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2. CHAPTER 30: WORD CHOICE
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3. CHAPTER OUTLINE AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this chapter, you will learn to:
 identify examples of wordiness, slang, and cliches and
 gain an appreciation for precise word choice (diction)
in your writing.
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4. PRECISE LANGUAGE
 Pay close attention to word choice while writing
 Be careful to use precise language and avoid
wordiness, cliches, and slang.
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5. WORDINESS
 As you revise and edit, check for wordiness: the use
of extra words.
 Strive to be precise and direct.
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6. CLICHES
 Cliches are worn-out expressions.
 Avoid using cliches in your writing.
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7. SLANG
 Slang is an informal vocabulary frequently used during
conversations among friends.
 It is also used by fiction writers when they try to create
realistic dialogue.
 Avoid using slang in formal writing assignments.
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8. WHICH SENTENCE IS AN EXAMPLE OF PRECISE LANGUAGE?
A. He gave me a smile.
B. Yesterday, I scored 100 on my quiz.
C. I made lots of money.
D. Julie is a friend.
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9. WHICH SENTENCE IS AN EXAMPLE OF PRECISE LANGUAGE?
A. He gave me a smile.
B. Yesterday, I scored 100 on my quiz.
C. I made lots of money.
D. Julie is a friend.
gain an appreciation for precise word choice (diction)
in your writing.
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10. FIND AN EXAMPLE OF SLANG
A. make ends meet
B. in the blink of an eye
C. got game
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11. FIND AN EXAMPLE OF SLANG
A. make ends meet
B. in the blink of an eye
C. got game
identify examples of wordiness, slang, and cliches
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