DS Vs PSP

[Midna]

Ah thank God. Someone keeping us on topic. I do lament the loss of my retort however.

 

[Mangofett]

Ah thank God. Someone keeping us on topic. I do lament the loss of my retort however.

PRETENTIOUS DICTION MAKES US SOUND SMART

 

[Midna]

Says the man who just posted the words pretentious and diction in the same sentence.

I'm afraid I actually talk like that.

 

[Mangofett]

"Pretentious diction" is shorter than saying "complicated word choice that could be replaced by simpler word choice" whereas "I do lament the loss of my retort" is longer and more confusing than saying "I'm sad my reply was lost."

English 101

 

[Midna]

Note that the definition of pretentious is "Attempting by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed." So in this case "Pretentious diction" would be choosing words to make myself look smarter than I really am. Choosing words to make myself looks smarter. Longer more complicated words. Not longer sentences.

English 101

But seriously. Did we really have to do that? Did I do something to you?

 

[mthrnite]

So what's the verdict. DS? or PSP?

 

[iFish]

its all what you like

 

[mthrnite]

Yeah... well.. actually I think you're right! Good Job!

Ok we can close this now. Have a nice day!