I'm reading Jekyll and Hyde right now, and I've noticed that I average three unknown words per page.
Does anyone else think that this novella is rich in colorful and obscure vocabulary? Or am I just an ignoramus? I've read a few other novels related in period, but I never had this much trouble with them in regard to unknown words.
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just get a dictionary
I actually had a bit of difficulty reading Flatland despite it being a relatively simple book because Abbot used a fuckton of really archaic Victorian language.
what are the words you dont know
Invisible style has already done its damage to you. This is why Elmore Leonard's 10 rules for writers is bunk.
2 dollar words are for losers. The essence of creativity is restriction. If you can't create literary art with a vocabulary of fewer than 300 words you're a fraud.
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>man-animal intimidated by word clearing
It just depends on what you're trying to accomplish. Are you writing because you want to entertain the simpleton? Or are you writing for the man of refinement who possesses a rich vocabulary?
Yeah, I agree. But I would also add that using verbs in prose writing is for losers too. If you can't write a compelling story without using verbs you are a chump.