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Title: Word Choice


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Word Choice
  • The fourth element of the 6 1 Writing Traits

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What is word choice?
  • Word choice is choosing words that can makeyour
    writing a masterpiece.
  • An author needs to paint a picture in the mind of
    the reader. Word choice can add color to your
    masterpiece.

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How do I make good word choices?
  • Change dull verbs into colorful ones.
  • Use nouns that create a picture.
  • Colorful verbs and specific nouns are best but
    use adjectives and adverbs to add flavor to your
    writing.

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Colorful Verbs
  • Choose verbs that create a picture in the mind of
    the reader.
  • Stay away from is, are, was, and were
  • The day was hot.
  • The July afternoon was scorching, it burned my
    feet on the sizzling sidewalk.

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Specific Nouns
  • Nouns are used to show who, what, or where.
  • When using nouns be specific
  • Dog Dalmatian
  • Building School
  • When using nouns think, could I be more specific?

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Adverbs Adjectives
  • Adverbs show where, when, or how.
  • nearly, slowly, fast, badly
  • Adjectives describe a noun.
  • red, fat, strong, old, colorful
  • Use adverbs and adjectives to add color to your
    writing!

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Make a Masterpiece!
  • Make a masterpiece using words. Think of words
    as the paint and the paper as the canvas. By
    choosing the most colorful and exciting words
    your writing can be a work of art!

What would happen with no color?
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