Author's Style: Word Choice

Sasha incorporated images and graphics in her presentation because she felt a picture is worth 1,000 words.

• it can be more effective to show than to tell

• some topics are too difficult to describe in detail

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I’d like to stay in touch, so drop me a line sometime.

• come fishing with me

• contact me

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

While out hiking, Jamal started feeling under the weather, so he went home, took cold medicine, and got some rest.

• exposed to the elements

• sick or unwell

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CCSS.L.5.5C

People may not agree on everything, but in times of crisis, such as a natural disaster, we are all in the same boat.

• have the same problem

• have the same beliefs

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Having lost money in investments, Josh learned to look before he leapt and do his research first.

• consider possible risks before acting

• always follow a gut instinct

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Rewrite the sentence without dialect, idiomatic expressions, or hyperbole.

So he’s like, “How’dja like my singin’?” And I’m like, “You were spot on, but don’t give up your day job just yet.”

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Rewrite the sentence without dialect, idiomatic expressions, or hyperbole.

I’m kinda on the fence, because I’m of two minds.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Rewrite the sentence without dialect, idiomatic expressions, or hyperbole.

I’spect we got sunthin’ to say to that brother’a yourn.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Rewrite the sentence without dialect, idiomatic expressions, or hyperbole.

Once in a blue moon, even a guy like Steve will hit on a good idea.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Rewrite the sentence without dialect, idiomatic expressions, or hyperbole.

The new restaurant is excellent, but I’m tempted to bring a magnifying glass to find my food next time.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A