Words
Purpose
Word choice is important for the writing purpose, the tone being set, and the audience addressed.
How
- Choose words that go with the purpose and tone—formal or informal
- Use words that might be used in speaking if the purpose and tone need to be informal
- For more formal writing, think about the technical or business terms that might be familiar to the audience and use them in your writing
See it in Action!
Watch:
Word Choice “How To” with Examples
A short video on choosing words carefully in writing.
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Practice:
Replace basic or overused words with more vivid or impactful words in a series of practice sentences. Writing for Results - NWT Literacy has more information.
Learn More:
Word Choice Affects Tone and Mood
Video exploring how words impact the tone and mood of writing.
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Add Complexity:
Word Usage
A more advanced video on choosing words precisely.