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Cliches and adjectives permeated my prose
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"Cliches and adjectives permeated my prose"

- Dick Schaap

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In this quote, author Dick Schaap is describing his own writing style. He uses the word "cliches" to refer to overused phrases or expressions that do not have creativity. This suggests that his writing may have been unoriginal or doing not have in creativity. Additionally, he discusses "adjectives," which are detailed words used to boost writing. Nevertheless, by stating they "permeated" his prose, it implies that he might have relied too heavily on these descriptive words, possibly making his composing excessively flowery or overstated. In general, this quote suggests that Schaap might have acknowledged defects in his writing and was making every effort to enhance and prevent these common risks.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dick Schaap between September 27, 1934 and December 21, 2001. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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