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The language we use sometimes says more than we think. If we're not comfortable as writers or communicators with our own ideas, we'll use loose, general language to try to cover up the imprecision of our thinking. When we're unsure of the truth of something we're trying to convey, we might use meaningless, empty phrases to convey that we feel they are important, even if we don't know why. For example, we might say "[Our idea] is of particular resonance" in hopes that the reader just buys it.
- See Euphemisms signal discomfort. A euphemism is not an example of vague or imprecise language; it's an avoidance tactic.
- Good creative work is characterized by unity of form and contentGood creative work is characterized by unity of form and content
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In creative work, strive to marry form with function. The content of the work should align well with its message, theme, or argument. There should be symmetry between the way in ... - The characteristics of an utterance inform the meaning of the utterance - Writing is thinkingWriting is thinking
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Rather than the result of thinking, writing is thinking. Translating the ideas of others into one's own words forces deep consideration of what is being said, and thinking throug...: Writing is a process of thought; as we refine our thinking our language should become more refined