Circumlocution
Commentary on using words.17 total reviews
Comment from May 1
This is such a piece of great advice to give since some people (me, included) tend to use too many words to express something that could have been expressed in simpler terms. All in all, I love the way you wrote this poem.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2020
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This is such a piece of great advice to give since some people (me, included) tend to use too many words to express something that could have been expressed in simpler terms. All in all, I love the way you wrote this poem.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review.
Comment from Nottoway
Clever and truthful!!
I have encountered many reports when I worked in Criminal justice (military police and juvenile corrections). There were so many reports from officers and so many stories whereby juveniles attempted to talk themselves out of situations. They would go on and on .
Brought back memories.
Excellent!
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Clever and truthful!!
I have encountered many reports when I worked in Criminal justice (military police and juvenile corrections). There were so many reports from officers and so many stories whereby juveniles attempted to talk themselves out of situations. They would go on and on .
Brought back memories.
Excellent!
Comment Written 17-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Thank you for your thoughtful review.
Comment from judiverse
Excellent advice to choose words wisely. Some people can use a lot of words without really saying anything. Politicians are like that. They can talk and talk and still not answer the question before them. Lovely artwork and a great word to consider. judi
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Excellent advice to choose words wisely. Some people can use a lot of words without really saying anything. Politicians are like that. They can talk and talk and still not answer the question before them. Lovely artwork and a great word to consider. judi
Comment Written 16-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Thank you for your thoughtful review.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your poem has a great message, Patricia. Good job on the formatting of your lines. I like the image you chose, too. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Jan.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Your poem has a great message, Patricia. Good job on the formatting of your lines. I like the image you chose, too. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Jan.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2020
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Thank you for your thoughtful review.
Comment from lyenochka
I like your commentary, Patricia and the use of the teacup dictionary poem. But as I read the rules recently, I believe that since your word has five syllables, your first line should only have four. Great message!
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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I like your commentary, Patricia and the use of the teacup dictionary poem. But as I read the rules recently, I believe that since your word has five syllables, your first line should only have four. Great message!
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks for your review. However, I in no way stated it was a teacup poem.
Comment from Tina Crute
This is good advice and I may have to put it on my home office wall! I like a poem that educates, as yours does. It also makes me think, which is a sign of a great poem, so well done! The word picture above the poem fits your style of poem.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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This is good advice and I may have to put it on my home office wall! I like a poem that educates, as yours does. It also makes me think, which is a sign of a great poem, so well done! The word picture above the poem fits your style of poem.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks for your review.
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You're welcome!
Tina
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
I remember the phrase we were taught in school and please forgive the spelling, I can pronounce it better than spell it.
While impromagating your assodrick qogitatons, beware of platitudinous ponderosity. which means don't use big words.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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I remember the phrase we were taught in school and please forgive the spelling, I can pronounce it better than spell it.
While impromagating your assodrick qogitatons, beware of platitudinous ponderosity. which means don't use big words.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks for your review.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Yes, talking in circles can confuse people. Doing it often can make people think the speaker doesn't know anything worth saying. I remember working with students on conciseness! This is very well-written.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Yes, talking in circles can confuse people. Doing it often can make people think the speaker doesn't know anything worth saying. I remember working with students on conciseness! This is very well-written.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks for your review.
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Patricia. Right on! Super teacup poem that has kept its shape and has a great message. I like your concept of "less is more" in writing/speaking. Best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Hi Patricia. Right on! Super teacup poem that has kept its shape and has a great message. I like your concept of "less is more" in writing/speaking. Best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks for your review.
Comment from Joan E.
I agree that being concise is desirable and circumlocution can confuse or lose the reader. Thank you for your wise advice in this short poem. Big cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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I agree that being concise is desirable and circumlocution can confuse or lose the reader. Thank you for your wise advice in this short poem. Big cheers- Joan
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks for your review.
