Here's a quick and relevant usage lesson...
Empathy vs Sympathy
Empathy vs Sympathy
Empathy (n.) is an
intellectual identification with another person's feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
because one can relate to their situation.
Sympathy (n.) means having a general compassion
for; feeling sorry for.
And then there's sympathies (n.), which means support or loyalty. I wish I knew where his sympathies lie.
Critique vs Criticize
While these two are similar, critique has a more positive connotation
than criticize.
Critique (n.) is a detailed
analysis or review, often of a literary work; (v.) to review or analyze
critically.
As a contest prize, the editor offered a 20-page
critique.
Criticize (v.)
means to censure or find fault.
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Don't forget, IWSG is this Wednesday.
I'm honored to be one of Alex's co-hosts this month.
Send me some clones and wish me ninja speed. LOL
That's all for today.
I'm honored to be one of Alex's co-hosts this month.
Send me some clones and wish me ninja speed. LOL
That's all for today.
Thanks for visiting. :)
Congrats on hosting! May you have all the ninja speed you need!
ReplyDeleteAnd then there's apathy, but I don't care to go into that right now. :)
ReplyDeleteSO good that the email problem has been fixed! It was nice to see the GPM post ready and waiting for me.
M.L. Swift, Writer
And very happy to have you co-host!!! I'll send some extra clones.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on hosting! Put your twin mom powers to use! Chat with you Wednesday...
ReplyDeleteYay for co-hosting! I hope you find all the clones you need before Wednesday. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this post as always! Such a fun series, Melissa. And yay for co-hosting this month. That should be fun!
ReplyDeleteVery subtle differences, to be sure. Thanks for co-hosting with Alex. My post is ready :)
ReplyDeleteYay! Congratulations on co-hosting!
ReplyDeleteP.S. You know I love empathy... ;)
I can say after all I've written, I totally knew the difference between critique and criticize :).
ReplyDeleteIt's good that you pointed out empathy vs. sympathy. I've seen them mixed up a lot.
Congratulations seem to be in order, so please add my cheers to the chorus. Appreciate the unique post too, am feeling much smarter than when I ventured in. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI prefer critique to criticize any day. Yay to hosting IWSG. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat words to put in the spotlight!
ReplyDeleteHave fun hosting the IWSG!
ReplyDeleteLove the usage lesson. I always wonder though, is someone who offers a critique a critiquer or a critter? ;) Spellcheck dings me on critiquer every time! So they must be critters ...
I've got my IWSG scheduled, M! (Wouldn't miss the month you were hosting for anything.)
ReplyDeleteGood luck blog hopping, I'll see you out there. :)