April 2006: Using Verbs (cont.)

Sometimes you can use a verb that will surprise your readers in a small way. The crow barked a command. Or The alarm clock wailed. Those verbs give the readers a feeling about what is going on. The crows are bossy, in charge. The alarm clock intrudes in an unwelcome way.

Now, you write some descriptive sentences. Avoid adjectives or adverbs. Use strong, interesting verbs to let your readers see and hear and feel.

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