Amazon Writing Style Guide Quiz and Flashcards

What is the maximum recommended number of words per sentence?

How should 'Totally lacked the ability to' be replaced?

What is a better way to describe 'significantly better' using data?

Which phrase should replace 'nearly all customers'?

What is one of the Amazon-approved responses to a question?

Why does Amazon suggest avoiding adjectives and adverbs?

What are most Amazonians reportedly reacting negatively to?

Which statement is considered objective?

What is the key difference between subjective and objective writing according to the tip?

Which conversion shows a transition from subjective to objective?

Why should jargon and acronyms be avoided according to Amazon's writing style tips?

What should be done the first time technical terms, acronyms, and abbreviations appear?

Which of these is an example of a weasel word phrase?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of weasel words?

What is an example of how to introduce an acronym?

Avoid phrases like "due to the fact that" and "totally lacked the ability to" for clearer writing.
Replace phrases with data-driven statements for more objective writing.

Eliminate weasel words and replace with specific numbers and percentages for more accurate writing.
Use objective language to support decision-making, avoiding imprecise adjectives and adverbs.
Replace subjective phrases with objective data, such as "87% of Prime members" instead of "nearly all customers".

Clearly explain technical terms, acronyms, and abbreviations to include non-experts and newcomers.
Avoid using jargon and acronyms without explanation to promote clarity.
Replace vague phrases with specific, data-driven language to avoid weasel words.

Use specific numbers and figures to demonstrate improvements, such as "reduced server-side p90 latency from 10 ms to 1 ms".
Focus on providing objective, data-driven language to support decision-making.

Ensure writing passes the "So what" test by providing clear, actionable insights.
Respond to questions with clear, concise answers, using one of the four Amazon answers: Yes, No, a number, or "I don't know" with a follow-up response.