Appropriate Word Choice
Inclusive Language
Accurate & Precise Word Choice
Cliches & Euphemisms
Definiftions
100
A wide range of words or expressions considered fashionable by people in a particular age,or group
What is Slang
100
using "Senior Citizen"
what is referring to age
100
Definitions of words such as those that appear in dictionaries
What are denotations
100
Forced or overused expressions lose their impact
What is Cliche
100
When a term to be defined is stated and differentiated
What is a formal definition
200
Considered too informal for academic and professional writing
Ex: Pop for "Soda"
What is Regionalism
200
used only if its relevant and in terms used by the people you are discussing
what is referring to sexual orientation
200
Associations evoked by a word
What are connotations
200
Substitute words that have unpleasant connotations
What is Euphemisms
200
Can easily clarify the meaning of a word
What are synonyms or examples
300
Fine in a casual conversation and written dialogues or personal essays
Ex: Illogical instead of dumb
What is Conversational Words
300
Using titles consistently
(Mr./Mrs.)
what is non sexist language
300
This type of figurative language:
"His room is a pigsty"
What is a metaphor
300
"Take a Chill Pill "
300
fixed expressions whose meanings cannot be entirely determined by knowing the meanings of their parts
What are idioms
400
On "fleek" "turnt"
What is Slang
400
has no place in academic writing
derogatory language
400
Words that are very broad or vague
What are general words
400
"think outside the box"
What is Cliche
400
common combinations of words
what are collocations
500
Writing for a diverse audience, technical language is appropriate when audience can understand it
What is Jargon or Technical Words
500
focusing on an individual and not their limitations
what is referring to a disability or illness
500
Words which describe something which cannot be touched heard or seen
Abstract words
500
Ex: Dying for passing on
What is Euphemisms