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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