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“Some of the worst writing around suffers from inert verbs and the unintended use of the passive voice. Yet the passive voice remains an important arrow in the rhetorical quiver. After all, it exists for a reason.”

Quote by Constance Hale

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Constance Hale
Constance Hale

Constance Hale, born on June 5, 1957, is an American writer known for her unique style and profound insights into language, particularly in the genres of writing guides and rhetoric. more

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