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oiticica-archaism

Diagnose and correct outdated English word choices while preserving justified archaic phrasing.

10|Updated May 15, 2026
Search Tags:#editing#register#quotation#style review#English prose#archaism
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pasunboneleve/oiticica-style --skill oiticica-archaism
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: oiticica-archaism
Source: https://github.com/pasunboneleve/oiticica-style/tree/main/src/oiticica-archaism
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pasunboneleve/oiticica-style --skill oiticica-archaism

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you identify outdated or old-fashioned English words and constructions, decide whether they are warranted, and correct them while preserving meaning and register.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted archaism control: Apply archaism only for quotation, historical voice, liturgy, parody, or a precise inherited term, and replace accidental archaism with modern English.
  • Register consistency: Avoid mixing archaic grammar with modern diction unless the mixture has a clear purpose.
  • Objective review rubric: Use an explicit rubric to confirm the archaic form is identified, its purpose is stated or rejected, the replacement keeps meaning, and the register remains consistent.

Quick Start

Use oiticica-archaism to review and revise the paragraph for accidental archaism while preserving any justified quoted or historical phrasing.

Frequently Asked Questions about oiticica-archaism

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify and fix accidental archaisms in English prose?▼

Archaism correction preserves purposeful outdated diction for quotation, historical voice, liturgy, parody, or precise inherited terms, removing only accidental archaic grammar mixed with modern diction to ensure consistent register.

How do I review a paragraph for outdated diction without altering quotes?▼

Reviewing outdated diction involves applying a rubric to identify archaic forms, state or reject their purpose, select modern replacements that keep meaning, and preserve exact source examples when instructed by the prompt.

Can I use an objective rubric to check for consistent historical register?▼

Yes, an objective rubric confirms the archaic form is identified, its purpose is stated or rejected, the replacement keeps meaning, and the historical register remains consistent throughout the passage.

What is the best way to edit archaic grammar mixed with modern diction?▼

The best way to edit mixed register is to apply archaic grammar only for a clear purpose, using rule-based selection criteria to replace inconsistent historical forms with modern English to maintain register consistency.

When should I not replace outdated English word choices during revision?▼

You should not replace outdated English word choices when the archaic form serves quotation, historical voice, liturgy, parody, or functions as a precise inherited term within the passage.

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