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    Wriggle, Wrestle & Wrangle with Words
    Wriggle, Wrestle & Wrangle with Words
    Wriggle, Wrestle & Wrangle with Words
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    Wriggle, Wrestle & Wrangle with Words

    By Richard Sng

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    We get tongue-tied when we try to vocalise and verbalise our thoughts, ideas, points of view and opinions.

    We fumble for words to express ourselves, tumble over words to make ourselves understood or worse, mumble our words.

    We are unable to express our thoughts. We are at a loss for words, the right words. We take the easy way out, by using bland and boring words, lacking colour and flavour.

    We can, not only express, but also impress when our word choice is creative, innovative and descriptive.

    When our language is flawed and fractured, we lose the credibility when we speak or present, and authority as a teacher, lecturer, trainer, speaker and presenter.

    Hence, we wriggle, wrestle and wrangle our way out.

    We can be an artist and a painter with words, even an architect and sculptor in the artistry and wizardry with words.

    When we listen to songs with meaningful lyrics, we get transported to another world, enchanted and entranced, even mesmerised.

    Creative writing involves the use of the imagination to produce new ideas in word usage to enhance written communication.

    Discover the beauty and richness of the English language.

    Incorporate the use of language tools to add colour, flavour and glamour (if not, splendour) to our writing and in presentations.

    Unleash, unlatch and unlock the hidden potential in the language creativity of the mind.

    Appreciate the beauty of words and the written language.

    Indulge in your fascination with words.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWin Suseno
    Release dateJun 1, 2011
    ISBN9789810889982
    Wriggle, Wrestle & Wrangle with Words
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    Richard Sng

    Richard Sng B.S. is a language coach, as well as a vocal and verbal image consultant and corporate trainer. He graduated from the Teachers’ Training College, now known as the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. He taught English, Mathematics and Science in various Primary and Secondary Government and Government-Aided Schools. In his over 40 years in the Education Industry, both in the public and private sectors, he has shared his experience and expertise with thousands of children and adults in schools, institutions of higher learning, community centres, libraries, corporations and the public at large. His workshops and courses are value-added. Participants find his presentations systematic and structured, detailed and comprehensive, easy to grasp and understand. Richard is a celebrated and highly regarded and respected Toastmaster, and the most sought-after Language Evaluator in the Toastmasters’ circle. He has trained hundreds of language evaluators. He is the only Toastmaster to be selected the Most Outstanding District Toastmaster of the Year twice, from among the tens of thousands in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau. A combative and competitive speaker, he takes part regularly in numerous speech contests in the region.

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      Wriggle, Wrestle & Wrangle with Words - Richard Sng

      WRIGGLE

      WRESTLE

      WRANGLE

      WITH

      WORDS

      Writing & Speaking

      Correctly, Clearly & Creatively

      RICHARD SNG B. S.

      Vocal & Verbal Image Consultant Trainer

      WRIGGLE, WRESTLE & WRANGLE WITH WORDS

      Writing & Speaking Correctly, Clearly & Creatively

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, utilized or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Requests for permission should be addressed to Richmind Learning.

      This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, re-sold, hired out or otherwise circulated without the publisher’s prior consent, in any form of binding or cover other than in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser.

      Copyright 2011 Richard Sng B. S.

      First published: June 2011

      Published by Richmind Learning

      ISBN 978-981-08-8998-2

      For bulk purchase of the book, contact richardsng@yahoo.com

      Contents

      Preface

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction

      Words to Wonder & Ponder

      Beauty And the Best of English Language

      Vivid Word Imagery

      Action Words

      Sensory Words

      Picture & Picturesque Words

      Creative, Innovative & Descriptive Words

      Enriching, Enlivening & Enlightening Words ©

      Work With Words (WWW)

      Provocative Phrases

      Language with Colour, Flavour & Glamour (Splendour?) ©

      Language that Jingles, Sparkles & Twinkles ©

      Literally & Figuratively Speaking & Writing

      Rhetorical/Literary Devices (Language Tools)

      More Rhetorical Devices

      Way with Words

      Words of Wit & Wisdom

      Wizardry of Words

      Use of Dialogues & Active Voice

      Vocabulary Expansion & Extension

      Building a Vibrant & Voracious Vocabulary

      Words of the Nineties & Beyond

      Oral versus Written Communication

      Writing Right

      Deciphering Long Words

      Language & Words

      Economy of Words

      Glaring Grammatical Glitches

      Ambiguity of Words

      Misuse, Abuse & Overuse of Words

      Overworked & Overused Words

      Redundant Words

      The Mother of All Clichés!

      Bloopers & Blunders

      The ‘S’ Syndrome & Symptom

      Plagiarism

      Singlish, Manglish, Japlish, Korglish, Chinglish, Hinglish

      Keep It Clear, Keep It Simple

      Projecting Our Vocal & Verbal Image

      The Author

      To know that one knows what one knows, and to know that one doesn’t know what one doesn’t know, there lies true wisdom.

      ~ Confucius

      Preface

      Do we have a grasp and grip of the English language or words, to grab the attention of the reader and the audience?

      Why do so many people struggle to find the right words, or even for the words, to put across their ideas, opinions and thoughts in simple sentences?

      Is it because of our poor command, and competence of the language?

      Many struggle with grammar or pronunciation.

      Others use words which are boring and bland, and lack variety and vitality in their choice.

      Words are also incorrectly used. Many try to get out of a situation with overused and overworked words.

      It is a delight and joy to listen to a handful few. They speak correctly and clearly, coupled with audibility and intensity. Not many can speak and write creatively.

      Having an effective grasp and grip of English language skills is an asset to be more successful in today’s world.

      We have to deal with a broad range of communication challenges.

      Mastery in the use of proper words in the right context enables us to have the edge over others and stay ahead in our industry and profession.

      The way we wriggle, wrestle and wrangle with words is a great challenge and task.

      Many, even among the native speakers of the English language, wriggle and wrestle with words. Some even wrangle with words, both in the written and spoken forms.

      Why wriggle with words?

      How do we get out of a tight verbal situation? Do we use overworked and overused words, and clichés? Do we take the easy way out by using general, rather than specific words?

      Why wrestle with words?

      Is it because we do not try to understand or find a solution to a difficult writing or speaking problem? Or is it, we are not sure of which or better words to use, to bring out the meaning, because our vocabulary is not extensive and expansive enough?

      Why wrangle with words?

      Do we have a complicated argument with ourselves over a long time, and getting angry over the choice of words, simply because we cannot find a suitable word?

      There are no short-cuts to speaking and writing well, to speak correctly, clearly and especially, creatively. One needs to read extensively and expansively. Listen and learn from the more eloquent and fluent speakers, those with a strong command and competence in the use of the language.

      Use the dictionary all the time. Verify and clarify the meaning and usage so that words are not misused, overused and abused.

      Put to use words we know, rather than leaving them in the dictionary or the cabinet to gather dust, and letting them become mouldy.

      Acknowledgements

      For the past twelve years, I have been persuaded, pestered and pressured to cast in stone my experiences, knowledge and observations on the use of the English language.

      To the numerous associates, colleagues, friends, students and acquaintances, I thank you for your compliments, commendations and encouragement.

      Nothing and nobody could budge me. That is, until someone jolted me and woke me up from my complacency.

      She made me see the light, and the legacy I will leave behind, not just orally, to the thousands in the audiences whom I have lectured, taught, trained and coached, in the corporate world, institutions of higher learning, schools, Toastmasters and the public at large.

      Realising that the number of people who would benefit from my experiences made me sit up and do something about it.

      The thousands of students and adults who possess this book will benefit tremendously, and treasure and cherish the beauty and the best of the English language.

      They will go forth and share with others, the gems of the language, the pitfalls and the shortfalls, the flaws and the faults, and to become more confident and competent to write and speak better and proper English.

      I thank and appreciate the compliments from friends, students and fellow trainers with taglines, like the Guru, the Expert, the Master, hence the Language GEM. Even the ‘Lord of the Language’ and the Specialist were accorded. I do not claim to be any. My usual response is that I know much more than the average user of the English language.

      For the various quotes and examples, the source of which I am unable to trace, I acknowledge my sincere thanks and appreciation. Your use of words and the language is simply splendid and stupendous.

      Most importantly, to my sons Errol, and his spouse Theresa, Gary, and his spouse Christina, and my daughter Jaime Laureen, I love you all.

      Man does not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eat them.

      ~ Adlai Stevenson, US Politician

      Introduction

      We get tongue-tied when we try to vocalise and verbalise our thoughts, ideas, points of view and opinions.

      We fumble for words to express ourselves, tumble over words to make ourselves understood or worse, mumble our words.

      We are unable to express our thoughts. We are at a loss for words, the right words. We take the easy way out, by using bland and boring words, lacking colour and flavour.

      We can, not only express, but also impress when our word choice is creative, innovative and descriptive.

      When our language is flawed and fractured, we lose the credibility when we speak or present, and authority as a teacher, lecturer, trainer, speaker and presenter.

      Hence, we wriggle, wrestle and wrangle our way out.

      We can be an artist and a painter with words, even an architect and sculptor in the artistry and wizardry with words.

      When we listen to songs with meaningful lyrics, we get transported to another world, enchanted and entranced, even mesmerised.

      Creative writing involves the use of the imagination to produce new ideas in word usage to enhance written communication.

      Discover the beauty and richness of the English language.

      Incorporate the use of language tools to add colour, flavour and glamour (if not, splendour) to our writing and in presentations.

      Unleash, unlatch and unlock the hidden potential in the language creativity of the mind.

      Appreciate the beauty of words and the written language.

      Indulge in your fascination with words.

      Words are the very building blocks of our communication. Language has no life of its own. It only exists in the mouth, ears, hands, eyes and brains of its users. ......... mysteries and delights of word origins, histories, spellings, jargon and wordplay, demonstrating the contributions we can all make in shaping the linguistic world around us. As words continually shape our lives, there are ways how we can look at them anew and become involved with collecting and coining words ourselves.

      ~ David Crystal

      Words to Wonder & Ponder

      Words are powerful. They are wonderful and colourful.

      Language changes. Words change. Our feelings about words change.

      Words communicate and convey our message and how the reader perceives us and our message.

      Clear, simple, vivid and forceful words add excitement, stimulate the reader and communicate a specific message.

      Words should add value, meaning and punch to the sentence.

      Some words are general and have a number of meanings. Use specific words that communicate exactly what we mean.

      Words, like guns, can be loaded. And, like guns, they can threaten, hurt, and wound. They can even kill relationships and reputations. There are always risks, when we use words. It makes sense to try to understand what these risks are. We use words so naturally, but that does not mean we should use them lightly.

      ~ David Crystal

      We have to anticipate the nuances of words, and develop our ability to be in conscious control of them. Select words that leave no opportunity for misunderstanding or miscommunication, so that we will not be misunderstood nor misconstrued.

      Use rhetorical devices to enhance and emphasise our ideas and message.

      Many words

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