A wide range of words or expressions considered fashionable by people in a particular age,or group
What is Slang
what is referring to age
Definitions of words such as those that appear in dictionaries
What are denotations
Forced or overused expressions lose their impact
What is Cliche
When a term to be defined is stated and differentiated
What is a formal definition
Considered too informal for academic and professional writing
Ex: Pop for "Soda"
What is Regionalism
used only if its relevant and in terms used by the people you are discussing
what is referring to sexual orientation
Associations evoked by a word
What are connotations
Substitute words that have unpleasant connotations
What is Euphemisms
Can easily clarify the meaning of a word
What are synonyms or examples
Fine in a casual conversation and written dialogues or personal essays
Ex: Illogical instead of dumb
What is Conversational Words
Using titles consistently
(Mr./Mrs.)
what is non sexist language
This type of figurative language:
"His room is a pigsty"
What is a metaphor
"Take a Chill Pill "
fixed expressions whose meanings cannot be entirely determined by knowing the meanings of their parts
What are idioms
On "fleek" "turnt"
What is Slang
has no place in academic writing
derogatory language
Words that are very broad or vague
What are general words
"think outside the box"
What is Cliche
common combinations of words
what are collocations
Writing for a diverse audience, technical language is appropriate when audience can understand it
What is Jargon or Technical Words
focusing on an individual and not their limitations
what is referring to a disability or illness
Words which describe something which cannot be touched heard or seen
Abstract words
Ex: Dying for passing on
What is Euphemisms