You're reading an action scene; things are really getting hot. Who will live? Will someone die? Is there a chase that's moving like lightning? You're reading a suspense scene; it's really intense. Will the protagonist be discovered? Will the escapee be recaptured? Can...
Phrasing
Superfluous Verbiage and Unnecessary Words
by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive Editor Did you trip over the title of this post? Did you have to read it twice? If so, that’s because both phrases, “superfluous verbiage” and “unnecessary words”, mean the same thing, but your mind was trying to discern a difference....
“Do You Pop Out At Parties?” And Other Odd Phrasings
Some of you will recognize the title quote, "Do you pop out at parties?", from the classic TV show I Love Lucy. But to many others, it sounds like a terrible wardrobe malfunction. And that's why it was a terrible advertising idea from a major women's clothing...