The curious case of the misplaced modifier : how to solve the mysteries of weak writing /
By: Trenga, Bonnie.
Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, 2006Description: 154 p. ; ill. ; 19 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781582975610 (pbk.); 9781582975610:; 1582975612 (pbk.).Subject(s): English language -- Rhetoric![](/opac-tmpl/bootstrap/images/filefind.png)
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Includes index.
Introduction -- Chapter one : the tantalizing tale of passive voice -- Chapter two : the illuminating investigation into the nasty nominalization-- Chpater three : the peculiar puzzle of the vague-ing word -- Chapter four : the delicious drama of the weak verb -- Chapter five : the curious case of the misplaced modifier -- Chapter six : the confusing caper concerning the super-long sentence -- Chapter seven : the stretched-out story of the wordy writing -- Appendix one : the top ten writing misdemeanors -- Appendix two : answer key -- Appendix three : glossary -- Appendix four : weak writing rap sheet -- Index -- Acknowldegements -- About the author.
Bonnie Trenga presents the ten lessons writers need to know to improve their informative, persuasive and creative work. The text is not just for creative writers, it will be useful to anyone who wants to develop stronger writing skills from students to technical writers.