What is deadwood construction in writing?
Also, what is pretentious language?
: having or showing the unpleasant quality of people who want to be regarded as more impressive, successful, or important than they really are. He's a pretentious snob. a pretentious restaurant/movie. The houses in the neighborhood are large and pretentious. He uses pretentious language.
- When you get it right, your content sings.
- “It” or “there” + “be” verbs:
- Relative clauses:
- To write clear sentences, write shorter. Slash your sentences in half. Insert periods instead of commas.
- It's unnecessarily long. The main idea gets lost along the way (she can't resist a cozy knit).
Beside above, what is a vague modifier?
Unclear Modifier. Misplaced modifiers can be words or phrases. A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that describes, strengthens, or clarifies another word (or group of words) in a sentence. When a modifier is placed in its proper position in a sentence, a sense of clarity is established for the reader.
Clutter adds stress and sucks up valuable time. The same situation applies to writing. Unnecessary words and redundancies in a page or paragraph obscure its core meaning and interrupt its flow. The essence of your message is buried under all those excess words.