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abern

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How is the denotative meaning of a word different from its connotative meaning?
 
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Explain what it means to choose words that communicate well, then list four techniques for selecting the best words when writing business messages.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The denotative meaning is the literal, or dictionary, meaning of a word. The connotative meaning includes all the associations and feelings evoked by the word.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Choosing words that communicate means finding the most powerful words for each situation. Selecting the best words in business messages involves (1) choosing powerful wordsverbs and nouns are better than adjectives and adverbs; (2) choosing familiar wordsterms that are familiar to both you and your readers; (3) avoiding clichs and buzzwords; and (4) using jargon carefully.


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