WORD+CHOICE

During the writing and editing process, select the best words for the message you are trying to convey. Also, think about what words you may want to eliminate to create more concise writing.


=Some questions to help you think about word choices:=


 * ====Have you selected precise words to reflect what the writer is trying to say?====


 * ====Have you used a range of descriptive words that enhance the meaning of your piece?====


 * ====Did you use strong verbs (e.g. hurled instead of threw)====
 * [|See VERB VIDEO]


 * ====Did you use strong nouns (e. g. matriarch vs. mother)====
 * ====Did you apply some new words that you have learned from your reading?====