Writing does not always have to be stiff and formal. You also have to creative in a way that when people read what you’ve made, they will actually enjoy it and they would want to read more of it. That’s where playing with language comes in. There are no definite steps to this, but there are several ways to stretch your language and make it more appealing to the ear. Here are some of the habits or ways to do so: :
Writing does not always have to be stiff and formal. You also have to creative in a way that when people read what you’ve made, they will actually enjoy it and they would want to read more of it. That’s where playing with language comes in. There are no definite steps to this, but there are several ways to stretch your language and make it more appealing to the ear. Here are some of the habits or ways to do so:
1. Putting a word in the “wrong” place; the title speaks for itself. Words have to be in their right places so people can understand a certain statement. But sometimes, putting them in the wrong places, makes the sentence sound more real. :
1. Putting a word in the “wrong” place; the title speaks for itself. Words have to be in their right places so people can understand a certain statement. But sometimes, putting them in the wrong places, makes the sentence sound more real. Here are some examples:
Flat he laid unconscious on the ground.
Creepingly he came up to her.
2. Make use of a METAPHOR; A metaphor is a phrase which is not literally true but is meant to make you think of something particular, something relevant which adds a new strength to the description. :
2. Make use of a METAPHOR; A metaphor is a phrase which is not literally true but is meant to make you think of something particular, something relevant which adds a new strength to the description. I feel like I have butterflies in my stomach.
She had dug herself a hole in her head and was not coming out.
3. Venture, make up your own compound words; and who said we’re not allowed to make a few of our own? This is actually a very good way to convey your thoughts when you’re having a hard time finding the right word you want to put in. :
3. Venture, make up your own compound words; and who said we’re not allowed to make a few of our own? This is actually a very good way to convey your thoughts when you’re having a hard time finding the right word you want to put in. Soon-to-be-gifted women
Partly-cooked-but-side-burnt patties
4. Flip your sentences over;This way of playing with language is very evident with Yoda from the Star Wars Series. Here are some flipped-over sentences. :
4. Flip your sentences over;This way of playing with language is very evident with Yoda from the Star Wars Series. Here are some flipped-over sentences. Around the survivors a perimeter create.
Help you I can, yes.
5. Recheck the “plays” you made. Yeah, this is not a way to personalize or play with language. I placed this at the end just to remind the readers that just because you were able to play with language, doesn’t make it correct. You have to make sure, too, that your play with language has a sense – a meaning after reading the whole thing which the readers can understand. Because if it’s not, then it probably means you have to redo everything that you just did – just this time, it should be understandable. :
5. Recheck the “plays” you made. Yeah, this is not a way to personalize or play with language. I placed this at the end just to remind the readers that just because you were able to play with language, doesn’t make it correct. You have to make sure, too, that your play with language has a sense – a meaning after reading the whole thing which the readers can understand. Because if it’s not, then it probably means you have to redo everything that you just did – just this time, it should be understandable.