Section 17.1 Grammar and Style
Grammar isn’t just about correctness—it’s about choice. Every sentence offers multiple grammatically correct options, each with different stylistic effects.
Style Defined.
Style refers to the characteristic way a writer or speaker uses language. It emerges from patterns of choices: sentence length, word selection, active vs. passive voice, coordination vs. subordination.
Understanding grammar gives you options. Mastering style means knowing which options to choose and when.
