Words and Expressions Commonly Misused
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"Words and Expressions Commonly Misused" is a well-known section of *The Elements of Style* that catalogs frequent errors and awkward usages in English and prescribes more precise, effective alternatives.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Words and Expressions Commonly Misused canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book section
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style guide component ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
20th-century style guidance
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American English usage NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| audience |
general readers of English
ⓘ
professional writers ⓘ students ⓘ teachers ⓘ |
| contains |
brief explanations
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entries on individual words ⓘ entries on stock phrases ⓘ examples of correct usage ⓘ recommended alternatives ⓘ |
| critiquedFor |
occasional inconsistency with modern usage research
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prescriptivism ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
brevity
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clarity ⓘ precision ⓘ standard written English ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
awkward expressions
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clichés ⓘ illogical constructions ⓘ misused words ⓘ redundant phrases ⓘ vague diction ⓘ wordiness ⓘ |
| genre |
usage guide
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writing guide ⓘ |
| hasAuthor |
E. B. White
NERFINISHED
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William Strunk Jr. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
authoritative
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traditionalist ⓘ |
| includedIn | later editions of The Elements of Style ⓘ |
| influenced |
college composition courses
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modern writing instruction ⓘ |
| influencedBy | earlier editions of The Elements of Style ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium |
digital reproductions
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print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
concise, categorical judgments
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enduring presence in style discussions ⓘ strong preference for economy of expression ⓘ |
| organizationalForm | alphabetical list ⓘ |
| partOf | The Elements of Style NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
to correct frequent errors in English usage
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to promote precise and effective word choice ⓘ |
| usesApproach | prescriptive ⓘ |
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