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Writing Style Literature

07/17/19

Is there a term for fiction authors whose writing style is technically the most important feature of their books?

I'm re-reading "Lolita" by **Vladimir Nabokov** right now, and I must say, the author is very consistent in never allowing himself merely to narrate: each paragraph, if not each sentence, is loaded... more

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Writing Style Esl/esol Speech Prepositions

06/29/19

Relative pronouns after prepositions: is it okay to use them in speech?

Consider the following usages of relative pronouns: 1. The lecturer introduces a study *in which* participants were asked to choose one attractive picture. 1. At the university I met famous... more

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Writing Style Esl/esol Speech

06/29/19

Simplicity or Complexity, which is more important in speech and writing?

English or any other language could be written or spoken in both the forms, either the user could use simple words or he could use some technical words, my question regarding English is which has... more

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Writing Style Esl/esol Speech Sounds

06/27/19

Why did people sound differently when addressing the public in the early 1900s?

I notice that people used to speak not necessarily more clearly, or distinctly, but their voice had a certain 'choppiness' to it that you don't hear anymore... Unless the person doing the speaking... more

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Writing Style Grammar Esl/esol Speech

06/22/19

Streaks of sunlight make way through the holes in the roof. Is this correct grammar?

Streaks of sunlight make way through the holes in the roof.

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Writing Style Grammar Conjunctions Punctuation

06/21/19

Comma after To at the beginning of a sentence?

I am just writing my master thesis and I am unsure whether to place a comma in sentences starting with "To". Here are some examples: - To be able to improve the performance[,] it is important to... more

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Writing Style Writing Punctuation Commas

06/19/19

Is the phrase, "Use commas sparingly" a valid piece of advice?

I am currently in the process of collaboratively editing a research paper, and participated in a meeting about it today. During the discussion, the head of the group made a blanket statement about... more

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Writing Style Writing Expressions

06/18/19

let you know a couple of facts OR bring couple of facts to your notice?

Which of the following is more appropriate / polite? I would like to bring a couple of facts (or things?) to your notice. OR I would like to let you know a couple of facts. Please advise.

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Writing Style Grammar Writing

04/27/19

User tutorial: to be written in first or second person?

I'm writing a user tutorial but I'm unsure as to what perspective it should be written from e.g., first, second? The tutorial is a friendly guide showing how the user should do x. ... more

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Writing Style Writing

04/27/19

Passive Voice Alterations?

I am currently working on a scholarly piece that has a history element. I am attempting to change as many sentences with a passive voice to active voice as I can. I have included a few examples of... more

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Writing Style Grammar Writing Grammaticality

04/27/19

Is it correct to combine multiple clauses into one sentence?

Is it correct to combine multiple clauses (sub sentences) into one? For example, let us consider this sentence: > *On managerial side, I am experienced in accounting software, have been... more

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Writing Style Writing

04/27/19

When should you use "Title Case"?

Are there any guidelines for when you should capitalize titles/headings or not? Should you always do this in English? I am referring to **A Capitalized Heading** vs **A capitalized heading**

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Writing Style Writing Speech Passive Voice

04/26/19

When to use passive and active voice?

When is it better to use **passive** voice in writing and speech? When is it better to use **active** voice in writing and speech?

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Writing Style Writing

04/26/19

Style Guide: Bold, Italic, or Quotes When I Want to Emphasize Something?

Let’s say I have many lists of this kind on a page: 1. Click on the Foo button. 2. Tick the Bar box. 3. Click on the Save button. How should I emphasize *Foo*, *Bar*, and *Save*? 1. Bold? ... more

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Writing Style English Writing Terminology

04/24/19

Term for Indirect Dialogue?

There are two different types of dialogue I'm aware of, that for the moment I'll refer to as 'direct' dialogue and 'indirect' dialogue. However, I know these terms aren't the correct ones, and... more

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Writing Style English Past Tense Present Perfect Vs Simple Past

04/24/19

Why is the present perfect used in headlines?

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Writing Style English Phrases

04/24/19

Term to describe generalizations such as "it is well known"?

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Writing Style English

04/24/19

When should a colon be used in the title of a manuscript?

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Writing Style English Commas Imperative

04/23/19

Do you separate an imperative after a conjunction by a comma?

I want you to go and ask him the price, but don't tell him I sent you. Is this a main clause followed by a coordinating clause (imperative)? "Pour the vodka into the glass, and add orange juice."... more

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Writing Style English Questions Punctuation

04/23/19

How should a question ending in a statement be punctuated, as ending it in a question mark seems a little off?

In the example in the headline to this question, the statement qualifying the question makes the punctuation seem ill-fitting...Here's another example: "Will you be able to make a decision on this,... more

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Writing Style English Gerunds Differences

04/23/19

Watched them get married vs "watched them getting married"?

I read the following: " The next day as I watched them get married" How does it differ from the following? Is one more eloquent and accurate than other? "The next day as I watched them *getting*... more

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Writing Style English Verbs Word Choice

04/23/19

Is it always bad to use "get" or "got"?

ack in grammar, one of the many rules we were given was to always avoid get," "got," or "gotten" due to their ambiguity and tendency toward poor grammar as in: "What happened to your arm? It got... more

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Writing Style English Punctuation Quotations

04/23/19

Punctuating a Question Ending with an Exclamatory Quotation in American Style?

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Writing Style English Title Italics

04/23/19

How do I style book titles in a block of italicized text?

Book titles, among others, are commonly written in italics. "She had read this quote in Pride and Prejudice." But what should I do if a title appears in a block of text that is already italicized,... more

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Writing Style English Capitalization Proper Nouns

04/23/19

Should "State" be capitalized on its own?

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Is there a term for fiction authors whose writing style is technically the most important feature of their books?

Relative pronouns after prepositions: is it okay to use them in speech?

Simplicity or Complexity, which is more important in speech and writing?

Why did people sound differently when addressing the public in the early 1900s?

Streaks of sunlight make way through the holes in the roof. Is this correct grammar?

Comma after To at the beginning of a sentence?

Is the phrase, "Use commas sparingly" a valid piece of advice?

let you know a couple of facts OR bring couple of facts to your notice?

User tutorial: to be written in first or second person?

Passive Voice Alterations?

Is it correct to combine multiple clauses into one sentence?

When should you use "Title Case"?

When to use passive and active voice?

Style Guide: Bold, Italic, or Quotes When I Want to Emphasize Something?

Term for Indirect Dialogue?

Why is the present perfect used in headlines?

Term to describe generalizations such as "it is well known"?

When should a colon be used in the title of a manuscript?

Do you separate an imperative after a conjunction by a comma?

How should a question ending in a statement be punctuated, as ending it in a question mark seems a little off?

Watched them get married vs "watched them getting married"?

Is it always bad to use "get" or "got"?

Punctuating a Question Ending with an Exclamatory Quotation in American Style?

How do I style book titles in a block of italicized text?

Should "State" be capitalized on its own?

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