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When you choose your voice, what do you define for yourself?
A role
The way you feel about your subject can influence what about your readers?
The way your readers feel
If you don’t say something in your own words what happens?
You come off as something you’re not; you sound unauthentic
You should adapt your voice to your reader’s what?
Your reader’s cultural background
You should avoid humor that relies on what?
Stereotypes
Is this written in a formal style or informal style?
You are invited to the gala on the 15th.
Formal
Which sentence is written in the subjective style?
1. The painting uses bold brushstrokes and warm colors in a post-impressionist style.
2. I love how this painting feels--a burst of warmth and vibrant strokes that draw you in.
2. I love how this painting feels--a burst of warmth and vibrant strokes that draw you in.
Which sentence is written in the objective style?
1. New tech with advanced algorithms and a user-friendly interface for improved efficiency.
2. Exciting tech-smart algorithms and a super user-friendly design make it a game changer!
1. New tech with advanced algorithms and a user-friendly interface for improved efficiency.
Which sentence is written in the personal style?
1. The movie blew me away! It had an intense plot and amazing acting. You must see it!
2. The film's intricate plot and skilled performance make it a recommended watch.
1. The movie blew me away! It had an intense plot and amazing acting. You must see it!
Which sentence is written in the impersonal style?
1. I'm obsessed with that book, the characters and plot twists are insane.
2. The book demonstrates masterful character development and narrative skills, suggesting its potential as a timeless work.
2. The book demonstrates masterful character development and narrative skills, suggesting its potential as a timeless work.
The verb "to be" often tells what something is, NOT what it does. Which sentence avoids the verb "to be?"
1. The sterilization procedure protects against reinfection.
2. The sterilization procedure is a protection against reinfection.
1. The sterilization procedure protects against reinfection.
If you do NOT vary your sentence length and structure, what 2 problems arise?
1. Monotony sets in
2. You lose the ability to emphasize major points and de-emphasize minor ones since all sentences are alike.
Which sentence is written in the active voice and which is written in the passive voice?
1. The chef prepared a delicious meal.
2. A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.
Active: The chef prepared a delicious meal.
Passive: A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.
Which sentence emphasizes what's important?
1. The student's performance was impeccable in all classes.
2. In all classes, the student's performance was impeccable.
2. In all classes, the student's performance was impeccable.
True or False?
When you simplify your sentence structure, you are also trying to simplify your thought.
FALSE!
Simplifying your sentence structure does NOT mean you should be simplifying your thought.
When do you use specialized terms?
When–and only when–your readers will understand them.
What do inaccurate words do?
They distract your readers from your message by drawing attention to your problems with word choice.
The word “blue” is an example of what?
Connotation
The word “bet” is an example of what?
Register
For ethics reasons, what kind of language should you choose?
Inclusive language
What are the 4 things you can do to simplify your sentences?
1. Eliminate unnecessary words
2. Avoid wordy phrases
3. Place modifiers next to the words they modify
4. Combine short sentences
What are the 3 major groups that shape your professional writing style?
1. The personality or “voice” you project in your writing.
2. The way you construct your sentences.
3. The words you choose.
Based on the "voice" your readers hear, they draw conclusions on what 4 things?
1. Your knowledge
2. Your expertise
3. Your character
4. Your attitudes toward your subject
What is the word for word name of this chapter?
Developing an Effective Professional Style
If you must use an unfamiliar term, what are the 4 different ways you can go about explaining what it means?
Give a synonym
Give a description
Make an analogy
Give a classical definition