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Definition
Literary style, genre, or form of writing.
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How it's used
Used primarily in academic or formal literary discussions to categorize written works. While it refers to genres like novels or poetry, it focuses specifically on the structural and stylistic conventions of the writing rather than just the content. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing school assignments or literature.
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This style of writing is very difficult, I just cannot write it well no matter how hard I try.
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to change the writing style
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
