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Shanley, Roger W. – English Journal, 2007
Ideally, one's talk segues into ways the precision of crafted phrases or stylized sentences amplifies messages, sharpens concerns, or frames praise. People pursue how words and their selective combinations illuminate and illustrate, persuade and perplex. For many, this intricate puzzle with language is a frolic, simple wordplay. In this article,…
Descriptors: Word Order, Language Styles, Semantics, Teaching Experience