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Sep 21, 2024 Discover practical tips to elevate your writing skills, focusing on the power of personal voice and authenticity. Delve into essential strategies for mastering English fundamentals, like active voice and present tense. Learn to enhance clarity by simplifying sentences and eliminating fluff. Explore writing mechanics such as punctuation and sentence structure, backed by insights from great authors. Finally, challenge conventional essay formats to encourage creativity and collaboration in your writing.
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Active Voice
- Write in active voice using subject-verb-object structure for clarity.
- Passive voice reverses this, placing the object before the subject.
Clarity Check
- Watch for "by," "this," and "of" to identify areas for improvement.
- These words often indicate passive voice or unclear references.
By-word Fix
- When you see "by," consider flipping the sentence structure.
- Change "movie by the Coen brothers" to "Coen brothers movie."