CLIL: Speaking of Literature (2) Writing Style

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synonyms for transparent
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a writing style which draws no attention to itself and poses little difficulty to the reader
synonyms for lucid
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graceful, clear and easy to understand, pellucid
synonyms for vivid
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strikingly realistic, fresh, true to life, evocative
synonyms for agile
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effortless, masterful, flexible, accurate
synonyms for elegant
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effortlessly sophisticated, decorous, refined, discriminating
synonyms for lean
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spare, sparing, terse
synonyms for taut
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laconic, free of fluff, lapidary, muscular, precise
synonyms for ornate
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highly decorative, (overly) ornamental
synonyms for sentimental
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cloying, schmaltzy, saccharine, treacly, mawkish
synonyms for long
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long-winded, unwieldy, plodding
synonyms for boring
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dull, lackluster, pedestrian, not exactly a gripping read
synonyms for ugly
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ungainly, clunky, dreary, drab
synonyms for slow-moving
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not an easy read, ponderous, hard to read fast
synonyms for difficult to understand
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dense, abstruse, opaque, impenetrable, arcane
synonyms for readable
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hard or impossible to put down, unputdownable, compelling, engaging, vigorous, engrossing, a cracking good read
synonyms for intense
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powerful, emotional, compelling,
synonyms for fast-moving
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vigorous, filled with manic energy, fast, filled with speed
synonyms for natural
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unpretentious, fresh, pleasingly written
synonyms for subtle
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refined, discriminating, keenly observed, perceptive, insightful
synonyms for unique
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distinctive, highly individual, trademark, a unique voice, unmistakable

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