Descriptive Language

I am learning much about grammar from Constance Hale; one thing I've learned is that I have been breaking many rules over the years unitentionally. Or should that be: I've unintentionally broke all the rules over the years, or better yet: I unintentionally break rules.

I don't think I'll be able to write again without superanalyzing my nouns (are they strong enough?), verbs (are they dynamic?), adjectives (do they show and not tell?), and adverbs (for the love of god, keep me near the word that I modify)!

Since this week's reading focused on crafting lovely language (don't use lovely) or language that would make two star-crossed lover's blush, I thought I'd share a fun definition. I have no idea if this phrase is an adjective, adverb, verb, or other part of speech, but it definitely adds color to a sentence. What are some of your favorite words, phrases, expressions, or adjectives?