“If you use a colloquialism or a slang word or phrase, simply use it; do not draw attention to it by enclosing it in quotation marks. To do so is to put on airs, as though you were inviting the reader to join you in a select society of those who know better.”
Quote by William Strunk, Jr.
Work
the elements of style
Written by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, this book provides clear and concise advice on the essentials of effective writing in English. It covers topics such as sentence structure, word choice, and the proper use of punctuation marks. more
Author
William Strunk, Jr.
William Strunk, Jr. was an American professor, born on July 1, 1869, and died on September 26, 1946. He is known for his contribution to the clarity and simplicity of English writing. more
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