Writing Style

Which of the following refers to the way in which a writer uses language to convey an idea?

• Connotation

• Tone

• Writer Choice

• Writing Style

________ is language that is used in a workplace environment.

• Formal language

• Informal language

• Indirect language

• Direct language

______ are words, phrases, and sentences that connect ideas and clarify the relationship between sentences and paragraphs.

• Biases

• Connotations

• Verbs

• Transitions

Impression of the overall content of the message.

___________ - Neutral words imparting neither a positive nor negative message.

A(n) is a piece of overused, commonplace, or trite language.

• connotation

• bias

• euphemism

• cliché

To be _________ means to assume an attitude of superiority.

When choosing words, focus on using words that are _____ and ______.

• lengthy and academic

• multisyllabic and vague

• precise and familiar

• technical and precise

Language specific to a line of work or area of expertise.

What is meant by words in context?

• Words that have been defined within the text of the paragraph.

• Words that derive their meanings from the words around them in the same paragraph.

• Words that derive their meanings from the reader's interpretation of the words.

• Words that are related and must be written in the same paragraph.