An Author's Life for Me: A Reader's Guide to Author's Jargon 40

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

A Reader's Guide to Author's Jargon 40

passive voice a clause or phrase that utilizes a stative verb, such as IS or HAS and generally has no object, just a subject and verb. The door opened. The tree was big. There is nothing wrong with this construction, however, when it occurs frequently, it makes for sluggish and flat writing.... Sign in to see full entry.

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