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Quotes, Colloquialisms & Slang

Posted: January 26, 2009

Word Sources

by Nancy Anisfield
Consulting Editor, The Upland Almanac

 

Energize your copy by using quotes, colloquialisms and idiomatic slang.The right turn of phrase can serve well as a springboard for your discussion or a closing to your story.

Word Sources

by Nancy Anisfield
Consulting Editor, The Upland Almanac

 

Energize your copy by using quotes, colloquialisms and idiomatic slang.The right turn of phrase can serve well as a springboard for your discussion or a closing to your story.

Be sure to give credit to the author of a quote, and be sure your audience will understand the meaning of a colloquial phrase or slang.

When you’re looking for the right one, keep your mind open. Don’t just pick search words like “fishing” or “trapping.” Consider the point you want to make and go from there, such as “success” or “humor.”

Check out these online sites to get started:

www.quotegarden.com
www.great-quotes.com
www.buzzle.com/articles/collected-colloquialisms.html
www.slangsite.com
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/