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You can make [[adverbial phrases]], ''too'', like “on top of”, “over and above”, “into the bargain”, “by the same token” and so ''tiresomely'' (<-- also an adverb) on. | You can make [[adverbial phrases]], ''too'', like “on top of”, “over and above”, “into the bargain”, “by the same token” and so ''tiresomely'' (<-- also an adverb) on. | ||
===Writing hack=== | |||
Therefore, a writing hack: if you are labouring with any prose passage, try removing all adverbs, and strengthening the verbs. | |||
“Jane '''struck the ball firmly''' through the covers and '''proceeded quickly''' to the non-striker’s end.” | “Jane '''struck the ball firmly''' through the covers and '''proceeded quickly''' to the non-striker’s end.” | ||
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“Jane '''spanked''' the ball through the covers and '''galloped''' to the non-striker’s end.” | “Jane '''spanked''' the ball through the covers and '''galloped''' to the non-striker’s end.” | ||
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*[[James Ellroy]] | |||