Making careful word choicesIn addition to thinking about a word’s CONNOTATION, there are other factors.

RegisterThe level of formality associated with a word.

DadFatherPopsPaPapaOld man

Formal

Informal

Father

Dad

Papa

Old man

Pops

Pa

Now you try it…

AdolescentChildOffspringWhippersnapperKidYoungsterYouthSmall fry

Formal

Informal

A final item to think about…Sound and Rhythm

Whether a word is pleasing or displeasing to the ear can affect word choice.

The number of syllables and where the stresses are can affect word choice.