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List the characteristics of good writing.

List the characteristics of good writing.

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(i) Economy
Economy means using words purposefully. Every word or sentence should serve a purpose Avoid repetition and specific .Economical writing is efficient and aesthetically satisfying it makes minimum demand on the energy and patience of leader.

(i) Simplicity

The quality of simplicity requires that the writer in his choice of terms should use expressions will make to reader get his message directly. He should avoid affection and try to be natural and direct in style. Simplicity should not be misinterpreted to mean lack of depth or understanding in ones subject rather it is an act that acquired through arduous practice. A good example is the Bible writing uses simple language but expressing very important messages.

(iii) Clarity

Clarity is third fundamental element of good writing. It comes about when the write understands his topic well and can then put it down in an orderly ,readable and under stable prose otherwise he /she should not bother to write at all He should also keep in mind the type of reader he is writing for and so make his style suitable to the standard or needs of the reader .When using
words or expressing that have multiple meanings he should ensure that the intended meaning is Cleary bought out in text . For example, the word, 'bank' can mean either the place where money is kept or the river bank, therefore a sentence Like ,'John and Mary where at the bank , by use if may obligors.

marto answered the question on May 21, 2019 at 07:15

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