December 7, 2003
Strong Verbs: Intensifying Meaning Use active, strong verbs in your writing. Rather than say, "He walked home," use a strong verb to show his feelings: "He shuffled home" or "He skipped home" or "He staggered home." Check your dictionary and note how each verb changes the sentence's meaning. See the most recent tip
Use active, strong verbs in your writing.
Rather than say, "He walked home," use a strong verb to show his feelings: "He shuffled home" or "He skipped home" or "He staggered home."
Check your dictionary and note how each verb changes the sentence's meaning.
See the most recent tip
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