Word choice is a subtle, powerful aspect of writing. The word carries the connotation, which shapes the tone of story and the emotional impact for the reader.
Caramel is sweet, but not sharp; it has a creamy note. It's a quiet flavor. It often comes salted. It's something Bruce likes; he's into saltwater taffy too.
Word choice in a case like this also forms a bridge between the two characters, because both Phil's internal vocabulary and his thoughts about Bruce will influence how he thinks and what he says.
Not a lot of people write prose this way, but I always have. Vivid description is among the most salient features of my writing style. I think it's carryover from writing poetry, where each word holds more weight because the total length is smaller.
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Date: 2014-03-27 12:48 am (UTC)Word choice is a subtle, powerful aspect of writing. The word carries the connotation, which shapes the tone of story and the emotional impact for the reader.
Caramel is sweet, but not sharp; it has a creamy note. It's a quiet flavor. It often comes salted. It's something Bruce likes; he's into saltwater taffy too.
Word choice in a case like this also forms a bridge between the two characters, because both Phil's internal vocabulary and his thoughts about Bruce will influence how he thinks and what he says.
Not a lot of people write prose this way, but I always have. Vivid description is among the most salient features of my writing style. I think it's carryover from writing poetry, where each word holds more weight because the total length is smaller.