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Choosing the Right Word
Objectives
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Using appropriate words is powerful evidence that a writer cares about the message as much as he or she cares about the reader. In this first chapter on effective word choice, you will learn about diction: choosing the right word for the context of the writing task. You will review matters related to denotation and connotation, and then go on to consider the special challenges of idioms, figures of speech, metaphors, and cliches. You will learn to distinguish between the general and the specific, and you will also review the uses of formal standard English. You will also review the issue of sexist language and how to avoid it in formal writing. You will have many opportunities in this chapter to practice the varied requirements of appropriate diction.
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