Dictionaries creative writing task:

What you selected and why?

• The first ever dictionary - it was an important event in the history of dictionaries.
• Use of language prior to the introduction of dictionaries- to show the impact that dictionaries had in society.
• Introduction of respect of the English language - accuracy became important.
• The 2nd dictionary - The Table Alphabeticall - to show advancements in dictionaries.
• The influence of Samuel Johnson - He outlined the layout of dictionaries that we all know today, all subsequent dictionaries have been made the same way as the one produced by Samuel Johnson.
• Oxford English Dictionary - It is the most respected English dictionary in existance, first produced in 1879 - since then, incredible advancements have been made, it's now available online and it's more accessible.

How you made it an article - style / techniques to engage the reader:

• Rhetorical question.
• 2nd person pronouns.
• Variation of sentence structure.
• Eye catching heading.
• Image of dictionaries to reinforce subject.
• Repetition of  'English'.
• Clearly defined paragraphs.
• Full of facts.

What you found most interesting.

Personally, I found the development of  dictionaries interesting because they have come so far since the beginning of production -ranging from just a compilation of words, which wasn't really accessible to anyone - to the likes of The Oxford English Dictionary which is easy to navigate through, is full of information and above all, it's easy to use.