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How Not to Use a Thesaurus

In this episode of Friends, Joey Tribbiani wants to write a letter, and he is attempting to sound smart by using a thesaurus. In the process, however, he creates an incomprehensible mess. [Continue...]

Hyperbole

Here are some examples of hyperbole:

  • My potatoes are swimming in gravy!
  • It’s so cold that the polar bears are wearing jackets.
  • I’ll be ready in a second.
  • He is as old as the hills.
  • He has a ton of money.

Hyperbole, pronounced hy-PUR-bow-lee, is a Greek word meaning “exaggeration or overshot”. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is not meant to be taken literally. Hyperboles are exaggerations to create emphasis or effect. As a literary device, hyperbole is often used in poetry, and is frequently encountered in casual speech. [Continue...]

Writing Concisely

Concise writing involves focusing on one idea at a time and eliminating unnecessary words. Sometimes writing less is more. [...Continue]




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