Saturday, April 28, 2018

Elementary principles of composition

 Use definite, specific, concrete language.

Prefer the specific to the general, the definite to the vague, the concrete to the abstract.
  A period of unfavorable weather set in.
   It rained every day for a week.
  He showed satisfaction as he took possession of his well-earned reward.
  He grinned as he pocketed the coin.

  There is a general agreement among those who have enjoyed the experience that surf-riding is productive of great exhilaration.
    All who have tried surf-riding agree that it is most exhilarating.

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