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Writing Techniques and Terms
Carpenters use simple tools—saws, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers—to build amazing things. Having the tools isn’t enough, though. Builders need to know how to use them, the special techniques that yield excellent results.
As a writer, you too have a set of simple tools—description, argumentation, details, dialogue, grammar—that help you create amazing work. You can learn specific techniques for using them to get the job done.
Think of this chapter as your toolbox of writing terms and techniques. Find a tool that you can use and try it out in your own writing!