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cherise1989

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Consider these contrasting definitions: the specialized language of a trade, profession, or
  class; abstract pseudotechnical, pseudo-scientific style meant to sound like the specialized
  language of a trade, profession, or class. Which of the following are the terms they define?
 
  a. Specific and general words
  b. Concrete and abstract words
  c. Denotation and connotation
  d. Jargon and gobbledygook

Question 2

Which of the following best defines style, as it is used in this chapter?
 
  a. Use of verbose, flowery writing in highly formal communication situations.
  b. Use of word choice, sentence patterns, and tone as appropriate to the situation.
  c. Abstract pseudotechnical, pseudoscientific style meant to sound like the specialized
  language of a trade, profession, or class.
  d. Characteristics of writingor any communicationthat reflect differences in culture,
  educational background, organizational hierarchies, or geographical regions.



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bookworm410

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B




cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jul 20, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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