Strong Verbs Strong Voice


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THE POWER OF VERBS!!Without verbs, where would a story go? Nowhere. Characters, animals, and nature can't be or do anything without a verb. Characters can't laugh, animals can't attack, and trees can't sway in the breeze. Verbs provide excitement, drive the narrative and paint vivid pictures.Why say she looked, if she can gawk, spy, or examine? The familiar choice offers vague action, where the stronger selection gives action and expression. The right verb choice can show your reader the character's state of mind, mood, as well as physical characteristics.Inside this book, you'll find stronger choices listed in alphabetical order for everyday verbs such as enter, walk, ran, took, etc. This quick reference will help you use more descriptive choices to convey better images in the reader's mind.




Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch: Let Verbs Power Your Writing


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Helps aspiring writers understand the importance of using powerful verbs in their work through examples of brilliant writing and presents a linguistic history to demonstrate how language and writing has evolved over time.




Strong Verbs in English


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A Plain English Handbook


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A Plain English Handbook


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Blowing Away the State Writing Assessment Test


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Kiester provides teachers with the tools they need to teach students how to respond to any fiction or nonfiction prompt with superior and creative writing that incorporates solid writing-craft principles. The CD contains reproducibles along with graphic organizers, practice prompts, and more.




The Well-Spoken Thesaurus


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The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is designed to help you improve your communication skills by expanding your vocabulary. The book includes over 200 words, arranged in easy-to-use categories, such as "positive emotions," "negative emotions," "intellectual terms," and "descriptive terms." Each entry includes a definition, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is particularly useful for writers who want to improve the precision and impact of their language. By providing a range of synonyms for common words and phrases, the book helps writers avoid repetition and clichés, while also encouraging them to use language that is more vivid, specific, and memorable. Some of the benefits of using The Well-Spoken Thesaurus include: Making a stronger impression: By choosing words that are more precise and impactful, you can help your writing stand out from the crowd and make a stronger impression. Demonstrating your communication skills: Using a wide range of vocabulary can demonstrate that you are articulate, sophisticated, and able to communicate effectively. Conveying your personality: Includes a range of descriptive terms that can help you convey your personality and character traits in your writing Overall, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus can be a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their writing and communication skills.




Traits of Good Writing


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Emphasize the process of writing with practical, hands-on activities for each of the following writing traits: Ideas and Content, Word Choice, Fluency, Voice, Organization, Conventions, and Presentation. Each trait section includes student samples and reproducible student pages.




Top 100 Power Verbs


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Electrify all your communications... in business and beyond with everyone, everywhere! The top 100 power verbs • express strength, intelligence, and confidence • drive change and motivate action • make you a more powerful, charismatic leader Grab the right verb and use it the right way to: Work any room and become a truly unforgettable networker Write crisp, focused, highly-effective reports, emails, memos, and business plans Present brilliantly, whether you’re a president, professor, preacher, or pundit Deepen and strengthen your relationships with every client, customer, and investor Jam-packed with examples drawing on thousands of years of storytelling, literature, and experience Indispensable for everyone who wants to win!




100 Ways to Improve Your Writing (Updated)


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The classic text on writing well, now refreshed and updated—an essential text for writers of all ages. This is the one guide that anyone who writes—whether student, businessperson, or professional writer—should keep on his or her desk. Filled with professional tips and a wealth of instructive examples, 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing can help solve any writing problem. In this compact, easy-to-use volume you'll find the eternal building blocks of good writing—from grammar and punctuation to topic sentences—as well as advice on challenges such as writer's block and creating a strong title. It is a must-have resource—perfect for reading cover to cover, or just for keeping on hand for instant reference—now updated and refreshed for the first time.