What is concrete written language? It is writing that is full of
words that represent things we can see, hear, taste, touch and
smell. We can see clouds. We can hear sirens. We can taste beer.
We can touch the skin. We can smell perfume. See what I mean?
Concrete language is the opposite of vague language. When a
writer uses too much vague language, the writing loses impact.
This is why it is better to show emotion then it is to tell the
reader what emotion one or more characters are feeling. If a
character is in love, don’t tell the reader that the character
is in love. Show that the character is in love. And how does a
writer show that a character is in love? There are several ways.
Through the character’s mannerisms, actions and dialogue. And
when a writer does this, that writer’s character will come alive
for the reader because the reader will be able to see and hear
that the character is in love. That is much more satisfying for
a reader than the writer telling the reader that the character
is in love. C