Who are you trying to fool?
2006-12-15 22:31:52 · 32 answers · asked by Panama Jack 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
They do sometimes. It's called purple prose.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_prose
It's fine using lots of words if they add to the meaning. A very good example of how this can complicate meaning is discussed by George Orwell in his work
Politics and the English Language
http://www.orwell.ru/library/essays/politics/english/e_polit
His essay helped me a lot with my english, to the point that i would re-read what I'd written and remove all words that did not contribute to the point i was trying to make. There were loads - but my grades improved in most subjects.
2006-12-15 23:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by brainlady 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
paid by the word? Maybe in some areas of writing, but usually for fiction, genre and the like, there are word limits that a writer must adhere to, say you have a limit of 3,500 words, that's all you get paid for, and usually the editor may accept a piece that is longer, but you only get paid for the first 3,500 words. With novels, you are NOT paid by the word, you're paid for a finished product, however long that may be.
I used to use more words in my own writing, but over time and after having been published many times, you find your place and your style of writing, sure there are writers out there that are "wordy" but if used correctly, then it can be a beautiful thing to read and watch take place on the page.
Thomas
2006-12-16 01:48:48 · answer #2 · answered by salarian2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often, simply using one word to describe a situation is flat and uninteresting. To add richness and interest, writers use a variety of words, and add description to their work. For example, instead of
'The cat sat on the mat' which doesn't really interest anyone,
'The tabby, long worn out from a day of basking in the sun, stretched out over the old rug, and extended her claws in time with a wide yawn. Warm and snug, she curled up and went to sleep'
Although considerably wordier, this has a style to it, which is what writing is all about, and distinguishes good books from bad ones.
2006-12-16 08:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by thialanigirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It for many reasons:
1. Some writers get paid per word. Wouldn't YOU want to get paid more?
2. The writing rules say we should.
3. Proper grammar and english says that too
4. For some people it takes a while to understand what we want to say
5. For more effect
6. BECAUSE WE WANT TO!
NOW do you get it?
2006-12-16 02:18:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not trying to fool anyone...Every writer has his/her own style. Some use a lot of words and figures of speech, some are very economic in their use of language. Diversity -- that's the beauty of it. You have a choice which style appeals to you more. Often when writers use an abundance of words it has its function -- sometimes they want to draw our attention to the beauty of words, sometimes we have to deal with ambiguity of words r alliteration enhancing particular meanings, sometimes we have many repetitions...It is like a riddle...But you have to be clever enough to decipher it.
2006-12-15 23:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by May 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all about getting ones point across. Some people are so thick it takes lots of words to get the message over. One could also say that those who write one word instead of ten just don't know how to write properly. Incidentally your initial question contains 11 words. Why didn't you just write one word, I am sure we would have understood what you are on about.
2006-12-15 22:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
trying to fool?! what r u chattin'?! this was a very stupid question to begin with mate, i think you need to have a good long think abot the questions you ask because there are a LOT of writers out there that seem offended by this question....and i dont BLAME THEM! i'm offended and i cant even finish any of my work!!! how RUDE r U?!!!!
2006-12-16 20:13:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
" Why do you writers use ten words when one will do?
Who are you trying to fool? "=17 words
"Bavardness=stupid"=2 words
2006-12-15 22:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by supersonic332003 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Panama Jack. Sounds like you have an inferiority complex! I haven't noticed people using 10 words when one would do. In fact I think people often don't explain enough what they are asking. Are you always so cynical about your fellow humans?
2006-12-16 00:01:57 · answer #9 · answered by survivor 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because writers write novels not articles in newspapers. These are the journalists.
2006-12-15 22:40:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋