2. “Make sure you’ve P.I.C.T. the correct style for your writing.”
erson nterjections ontractions ransitions
First and second are more informal.
Third is usually formal.
Use them to create a more informal style.
Eliminate them for a more formal style.
Use them to create a more informal style.
Eliminate them for a more formal style.
Use simple ones for informal writing.
Use academic ones for formal writing.

3. The Outsiders is a Classic
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, you can really relate to it. I think Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and you don’t know who will come out on top. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending. You don’t even see it coming. I know I’m going to read it again.

4. P.I.C.T
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, you can really relate to it. I think Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and you don’t know who will come out on top. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending. You don’t even see it coming. I know I’m going to read it again.

5. P.I.C.T
young readers
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, you can really relate to it. I think Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and you don’t know who will come out on top. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending. You don’t even see it coming. I know I’m going to read it again.

6. P.I.C.T
young readers
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, you can really relate to it. I think Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and you don’t know who will come out on top. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending. You don’t even see it coming. I know I’m going to read it again.

7. the outcome is totally uncertain
P.I.C.T
young readers
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, you can really relate to it. I think Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and you don’t know who will come out on top. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending. You don’t even see it coming. I know I’m going to read it again.
the outcome is totally uncertain

8. P.I.C.T
young readers
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, you can really relate to it. I think Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and you don’t know who will come out on top. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending. You don’t even see it coming. I know I’m going to read it again.
the outcome is totally uncertain
with an unexpected twist

9. P.I.C.T
young readers
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, you can really relate to it. I think Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and you don’t know who will come out on top. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending. You don’t even see it coming. I know I’m going to read it again.
the outcome is totally uncertain
with an unexpected twist
Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.

10. P.I.C.T
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.

11. P.I.C.T
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.
This creates
constant suspense.

12. P.I.C.T
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.

13. P.I.C.T
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.
the story is

14. P.I.C.T
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.
the story is
the novel has

15. P.I.C.T
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, the story is a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. Third, the novel has a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.

16. Perhaps most importantly,
P.I.C.T
Perhaps most importantly,
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, the story is a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. Third, the novel has a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.

17. Perhaps most importantly,
P.I.C.T
Perhaps most importantly,
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, the story is a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. Third, the novel has a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.
Furthermore,

18. Perhaps most importantly,
P.I.C.T
Perhaps most importantly,
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, the story is a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. Third, the novel has a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.
Furthermore,
To its credit,

19. The Outsiders is a Classic (Original unrevised)
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. First, you can really relate to it. I think Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Second, it’s a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and you don’t know who will come out on top. But hey, that’s part of the suspense. Third, it’s got a great ending. You don’t even see it coming. I know I’m going to read it again.

20. The Outsiders is a Classic (Revised for “Formal Style” using the P. I
The Outsiders is a Classic (Revised for “Formal Style” using the P.I.C.T. strategy)
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. Perhaps most importantly, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Furthermore, the story is a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. To its credit, the novel has a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.

21. Which version did you like better?
The Outsiders is a Classic (Revised for “Formal Style” using the P.I.C.T. strategy)
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. Perhaps most importantly, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Furthermore, the story is a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. To its credit, the novel has a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.
Which version did you like better?

22. What should dictate that the author use a formal or informal style?
The Outsiders is a Classic (Revised for “Formal Style” using the P.I.C.T. strategy)
The Outsiders is a classic novel for many reasons. Perhaps most importantly, young readers can really relate to it. Ponyboy is like a lot of teenagers. Furthermore, the story is a struggle between good and evil. The Greasers and the Socs are always fighting, and the outcome is totally uncertain. This creates constant suspense. To its credit, the novel has a great ending with an unexpected twist. Many surprised readers will find themselves reading the book again.
What should dictate that the author use a formal or informal style?