The Oxford English Dictionary defines purple prose as ‘writing that is too elaborate or ornate’. How can you distinguish between good writing and purple prose? Read tips to avoid purple prose in your own work:
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The Oxford English Dictionary defines purple prose as ‘writing that is too elaborate or ornate’. How can you distinguish between good writing and purple prose? Read tips to avoid purple prose in your own work: