Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted. ~Jules Renard, Journal, 10 April 1895
I hate it when I am interrupted in conversations. It is rude. I lose my train of thought. Let’s face it. I have very important things to say! Seriously, it is very frustrating for me. Writing affords a wonderful opportunity to process thoughts. Verbal interruptions, more often than not, lead to a digressive tangent. Whatever you were about to say is lost — and soon forgotten.
When you write, however, it affords you all the time you need to express yourself! Readers cannot stop you in mid-sentence to add their two cents, which often happens in casual conversation. So, speak write your mind. Stand up and be heard read.
I underscored “digressive tangent” in this post. Why?
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After you vote, I invite you to explain your answer and/or ask questions about this. Can you find anything else wrong with this post? Challenge me in the “Comments” section! Do not worry. I will not judge you, and I promise you will not be interrupted!
Hey great article.
I so agree I do all my best thinking and express myself that way.
I checked that these words were underscored/underlined because they have to do with reason for this blog and writing.
Debbie Bosco Bear
Thanks, Debbie! I wonder who will get the gold star?
Me! I want the gold star! Underlined for emphasis, but also redundant. I wanted a ‘check all that apply’ poll.
Duly noted, Nathara! I will try for a “check all that apply” poll for the next one! Thanks for voting!
Immediately after the ‘digressive tangent’ the writing changes from first person to second person–indeed, a consequence of interruptions.
Digressive tangent have different and similar (redundant) meanings: different in that one is an adjective and the other a noun, similar in their meaning despite the different part of speech. Digressive indicates a sidetracked (adj) idea that is rambling in nature, while tangent suggests a sidetrack (n) that is a straight course. However, the words, while not exactly redundant because they are not the same part of speech, they do convey a similar meaning, i.e. sidetrack(ed). It is repetitive all over again.
Digressive and tangent are underlined for emphasis, since the point about digression and tangents as a result of interruptions is shown by example immediately following the words emphasized.
(I know this, because I so frequently make this mistake when I am interrupted.)
IMHO
ChapLynne