Write a note on the Fowler's five rules of drafting.

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Write a note on the Fowler's five rules of drafting.

Answer & Explanation:

According to Fowler, "Anyone who wishes to become a good writer should endeavor, before he allows himself to be tempted by more showing qualities to be direct, simple, brief, vigorous and lucid." The Fowler's five rules of drafting are given below: Prefer the familiar word to the far-fetched (familiar words are readily understood). Prefer the concrete word to the abstract (concrete words make meaning more clear and precise). Prefer the single word to the circumlocution (single word gives direct meaning avoiding adverb and adjectives). Prefer the short word to the long (short word is easily grasped) Prefer the Saxon word to the Roman (use of Roman words may create complications to convey proper sense to an ordinary person to understand).

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