Writing Styles And Techniques

noun a derogatory term for poorly written or inferior poetry

• The poet was criticized for his use of doggerel in his latest work.
• I can't believe you wrote that doggerel for the school talent show.
• That doggerel you wrote is straight up trash.
• His speech was filled with political doggerel, designed to manipulate the audience.

noun a word or phrase written in italic font

adjective a typeface with letters slanting slightly to the right, often used for emphasis or to indicate titles of works

• In academic writing, it is important to use italics for book titles.
• Can you please italicize the important points in the presentation?
• I love how that word looks italicized in the text.
• Her words were like italicized reminders of the past, standing out in the conversation.