lively art of writing/elements of style Flashcards
(34 cards)
1
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-wise suffix
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drop it
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type and type of
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drop it
3
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manner and nature phrases
A
drop it
4
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as far as
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has to be followed by “is concerned”
5
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center around
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center on
6
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different than
A
different from
7
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disinterested/uninterested
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disinterested=impartial
uninterested=take no interest
8
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due to
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drop it
9
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enthuse
A
drop it
10
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fabulous
A
drop it
11
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feel badly
A
feel bad
12
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fewer/less
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fewer=numbers
less=amounts
13
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imply/infer
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imply=suggest
infer=draw a conclusion
14
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indefinite pronouns
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keep singular
14
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irregardless
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regardless
15
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like
A
as/as if
16
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mixed metaphor
A
don’t mix metaphors
17
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off of
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off
18
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more perfect/more unique
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perfect/unique
19
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plus
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and
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redundancies
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cut out
21
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regarding
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avoid it
22
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similar to
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like
23
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slang
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avoid it
24
so
very/terribly
25
split infinitive
don't put adverbs in-between two parts of an infinitive
26
the reason is because
because
27
trite expressions
drop it
28
try
try to
29
while
and, but, although
30
aggravate/irritate
aggravate=add to
irritate=to annoy
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allright
all right
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and/or
or,or,or
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anticipate
expect
