Grammar of Observation

This section in chapter four really spoke to me because I tend to use words over and over again. I also tend to use boring words that do not convey the picture as well as other words I could be using. The book informs us about how important nouns are to the observers because our observations are often of actual people, places, and things. Strong verbs can also be used to bring the writing to life in the reader's imagination. An example of a strong verb in the book would be slither instead of walk. The book also goes over adjectives and adverbs. It is important for a field worker to not rely heavily adjectives and adverbs to help in the description because it can show your assumptions and value judgments as a writer.