Vivid+Verbs

Why does the English language have many words that are related? Wouldn’t life be simpler if we have fewer words to learn? See this group of verbs: Although they are all used to convey movement of the body, they create very different effects in the writing. A good writer chooses the most suitable verb for the occasion. This makes the writing more lively and vivid.
 * Movement: amble, stroll, scuttle, trot, march, jog, scramble, sprint **

Consider these sentences. How does the verb change the meaning?
 * The Idol contestant was **singing**.
 * The Idol contestant was **screeching**.
 * The Idol contestant was **crooning**

Try to see how many verbs you can use to describe the acts of Ask yourself, what makes you choose one word and not another? What effect are you trying to achieve?
 * Sleeping
 * Eating
 * Writing
 * Speaking
 * Laughing