- term that describes an obscure meaning
- term describing a verb's ability to show whether the subject is acted upon
- tired expressions that have lost their ability to communicate effectively
- coined words which are informal
- explanation of the unfamiliar in familiar terms
- word or phrase that has a meaning different from its literal meaning
- for ethical communication it is important to distinguish fact from ________.
- word's implied or associative meaning, often coloured by emotion
- writing in reader-focused style, present information with a _________ attitude.
| - a greeting at the beginning of a letter
- a ________ tone encourages readers to accept your decisions and opinions
- use strong, assertive phrasing rather than "______ words"
- a style of writing that seems objective and detached
- ___ attitude is a writing style that focuses on the reader rather than the writer
- the level of writing having an observance of rules and conventions of writing
- implied attitude of the author to the reader
- achieving conciseness involves eliminating: long lead ins, empty words and _____
- another term used for "noun conversions"
| - ______ nouns are things knowable through the senses
- _______ nouns are things not knowable through the senses
- for professional business e-mails it is crucial to never use abbreviations and ________
- fashionable, technical, or computer jargon
- special vocabulary for a group, trade, profession, or sphere of activity
- a style of writing that places value on simplicity and clarity
- communicating in a plain style won't require you to ______ your content
- keeping language precise involves specific details, avoiding vague statements, and _____ facts
| - to clarify a complex concept use comparisons and _______
- concerning ethical communication, do not claim ________ of documents you have not written
- using the fewest words to say what you need to
- editing documents for conciseness is a form of precision ________
- omit the word _____ before plural nouns expressing generalizations
- avoid beginning sentences with _____ words such as "there is/are, and it is/was"
- You cannot use Verified Visa until you have a password, is an example of ______ attitude
- ____ weaken your perceived authority when used unnecessarily
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