Style is something that often matches the personality of the person writing. Looking at everyone else's description of their own styles, I can pretty much guess what they are like outside of class and/or match it to how they act in class. Style can't really be taught, it's just present in writing even if you are not trying to write with "style".
I think that my style is pretty flowery. I have been told numerous times that I use weird words that aren't heard in everyday life. I have very distinct memories of getting made fun of for it in middle school. My roommates tease me when I say "the apartment is frigid" instead of "the apartment is cold". I just like using really grand and majestic words when I write. There are so many splendid words in the world, so why shouldn't we use as many of them as we can. We should all use more words like "halcyon" or "plethora" not only because they are super fun to say, but because they are add beauty to our writing. I know I sound like I'd be that one person in class that uses unnecessarily long words to seem really intelligent, but it's not like that. I just like to use certain words that I think sound pretty when I write or talk because it gives me joy. I was that nerd in high school that kind of had fun with the vocabulary tests because I got to learn a lot of cool new words. A person who has a love of words is called a "logophile", and I definitely am a "logophile".
I think it is awesome that you use words like that! I need to expand my vocabulary so that I can do the same :)
ReplyDeleteI think it is awesome that you use words like that! I need to expand my vocabulary so that I can do the same :)
ReplyDeleteyour roommates must learn a lot of new words if you always talk flowery. i think that's pretty cool. sometimes when i try to use flowery words i'll use something that sounds right but it doesn't have meaning i think it does, so i'll kinda look like a fool.
ReplyDeleteThere's a quote, and I can't remember who said it, but it goes something like "The difference between the right word and a good word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug." I think that saying applies beautifully to your writing. You have some sizzling lightning going on, and it was a treat to read your oped!
ReplyDeleteYou remind me of one of my roommates. Her vocabulary grows every day and she makes sure she incorporates those words into our daily conversations. It's super fun to learn all the new words with her. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteMaking writing more elegant can cause the reader to become more interested.
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