Fictive – Wordplay Wednesday™ 04/03/2019

I Dare Say … Indubitably!

                                                                                                         

It’s a tough trick as a writer or other creative person to speak and write imaginatively without coming off as pompous or arrogant. This week’s word is especially cool because it is deceptively sophisticated. Short and sweet …

FICTIVE (fikʹtiv) adj. – 1) of fiction or the production of fiction; 2) not real, imaginary, feigned  [WW #210]

 

While relatively common, fictive isn’t seen much in a story of fiction … only as a description of the work. Consider slipping it into a character’s vocabulary, polishing their creatively expressive dialogue.

Even in your own casual conversation, how often do you slip fictive into the chat when discussing your books and other writing? I’d guess never … well, that’s okay, neither have I. So what are you waiting for?

Work fictive into your vocabulary for an inventive touch to your hefty arsenal of factual and fictive lexes.

Word Challenge: FICTIVE. Challenge your creative prowess, as you fit fictive into your week of unreal writing.

Learning knows no prejudices or boundaries, and it isn’t fattening! Expanding your mind is a no-cost, simple joy. Do you feel that way too? What’s your inspiration? Share your creative genius and Wordplay Wednesday comments below.

Write first for yourself … only then can you write for others. (L.Rochelle) 

Cheers to learning a new word on Wordplay Wednesday!

      

@PenchantForPen

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[LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series about pioneering R&R Radio DJs. The true behind-the-mic tales make GREAT Holiday Gifts available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon … The Psychedelic Seventies!]

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When Did We Become a “Snot” Society?

Although the title may mislead you, this is not an article lamenting the ever-growing gap between the haves and have-nots of our society … though that deserves a diatribe, as well.

No, take note, future and prolific writers, today we are examining two of my defining moments in proper grammar – or should I say lack of – in this so-called “modern” world.

When I was a kid – don’t you hate that intro? But seriously, as an elementary student of yesteryear, certain experiences forever changed my use of a couple of words / phrases. Namely: “warsh” and “it’s not.”

The first one is obvious … when speaking, Minnesotans and other Midwesterners often throw an “r” into perfectly-spelled words. Oh, they don’t write it that way, but that “Fargo-ish” colloquial speech insists they “warshed” their clothes or plan to go “warsh” their car.