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What is considered unusual and effective language and why do writers employ these unusual choices of words?

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What is considered unusual and effective language and why do writers employ these unusual choices of words?

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An unusual choice of words, intentionally put together by the writer according to a particular purpose and context, in order to convey a certain emphasis or effect on the reader. The contrast between the typical view or meaning vs. how it is employed in an usual manner is what makes the use of language effective to readers.

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How to answer SAQs on Unusual and Effective Language : 

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How to answer SAQs on Unusual and Effective Language : 

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1. Explain what is unusual about the choice of words. "Usually... (B) but in this case,... (A)"
(Make sure to explain the typical contrast in B clearly, before going to A's explanation of how it is unusual.)

2. Explain how it is effective. "This is effective as it emphasises to the reader that..." (C)
(Keep the writer's intention or purpose in mind when explaining HOW it is effective in creating that certain effect or emphasis on the reader.)

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Read about other strange and interesting uses of the English language here!

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Read about other strange and interesting uses of the English language here!

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­9 Strange But Interesting Uses of the English Language

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English is one of the most widely used and discussed languages the world over. With increasing globalization, the impact of regional…

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(A & B)Usually, weapons are made to be used for the sake of destruction, but in this case, nuclear weapons are produced only to end up not being used.

(C) This is effective in showing how nuclear weapons are created to not cause any damage/to deter destruction.

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Usually, when things are chaotic, it is very messy and there is no order, but in this case a new order was formed through chaos/chaos is seen to be orderly. (A&B)

This is effective in emphasising that the old world order being overturned led to a new and better order. (C)

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Usually, chaos is a complete lack of order, disorder. but in this case, chaos is accredited to the founding of the new order (A&B),

(C) this effectively emphasises on how the abolishment of the old world’s order and the creation of chaos, is the main reason for the progression into new order.

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Usually, rehabilitation is meant for recovering from serious medical or societal conditions, (A)

but in this case it is referring to the need to recover the relationship/interaction faux pas between the writer and the guests.

(C) This effectively emphasises to the reader that the relationship she previously had with the guests has been destroyed and needs to be restored.

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Usually, God is seen as immortal and cannot die, but in this case, God is announced dead in an 'obituary'. (A&B)

This is effective in showing that belief in religion is declining and therefore, it leads to the eradication of faith in God. (C)

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When there's is chaos, it's usually messy and disorganised but in this case, order was found and things got organised to emphasise to the viewer that in chaos, there is peace.

Ms Nura: Usually, chaos is messy and disorganised but in this case, the chaos bears order. This is effective in highlighting how chaos is needed for a new structure to emerge in society based on equality.

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Usually, it is not possible to get a PhD in things not examinable (A), usually a PhD is a qualification achieved academically

but in this case,

(B) Marina Silva's PhD is a qualification that she achieved through gaining extensive life experiences.  says that she was able to achieve this without going to school because she had learnt from her relatives who taught her how to do things like extracting latex from trees, making her good at these things that are not taught in schools. In this sense, she was as good in the ways of the world as a PhD holder in the degree they studied for.

This is effective as it emphasises to the viewer that one can also be street smart and not book smart. (C)

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Usually, gallantry is not used to describe casual, everyday acts but in this case, being brave and courageous is described to be what dissidents do everyday. (A&B)

it is expected that being brave and courageous is easy for dissidents as they are opposing the political structure, but in this case, they have to pay a price to stand up for what they believe in.
(C) This is effective as it emphasises that dissidents have to make a lot of sacrifices to stand up for their beliefs.