Definitions
- Describing the act of writing something by hand, often with a pen or pencil. - Referring to the creation of a written work, such as a book, poem, or letter. - Talking about the process of putting one's thoughts or ideas into written form.
- Referring to the creation of a written document, such as a contract, agreement, or proposal. - Describing the process of outlining or planning a written work before it is fully written. - Talking about the selection or recruitment of individuals for a particular purpose, such as military service or sports teams.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the creation of a written work.
- 2Both can refer to the act of writing or planning before the final product is complete.
- 3Both are used in professional and formal contexts.
- 4Both require attention to detail and careful consideration of language and structure.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Penned is often used to describe creative or personal writing, while drafted is more commonly used for formal or professional documents.
- 2Process: Penned emphasizes the act of writing itself, while drafted emphasizes the planning or outlining process before writing.
- 3Context: Penned is more commonly used in literary or artistic contexts, while drafted is more commonly used in legal, business, or military contexts.
- 4Connotation: Penned has a more poetic or romantic connotation, while drafted has a more practical or utilitarian connotation.
- 5Medium: Penned often implies writing by hand, while drafted can refer to writing by hand or on a computer.
Remember this!
Penned and drafted are both synonyms for the act of creating a written work. However, penned is often used to describe personal or creative writing, while drafted is more commonly used for formal or professional documents. Additionally, penned emphasizes the act of writing itself, while drafted emphasizes the planning or outlining process before writing.
