Language Features of Business Text
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What type of language is typically used in business texts?

  • Imperative language
  • Casual language
  • Informative language (correct)
  • Persuasive language
  • Which literary feature can be found in business language according to the text?

  • Metaphors (correct)
  • Anecdotes
  • Similes
  • Onomatopoeia
  • What distinguishes business terms from other technical texts' terminology?

  • They have different meanings in everyday language. (correct)
  • They are highly technical and specific.
  • They are generic and widely understood.
  • They are only used in business emails.
  • Which of the following is NOT a domain where business terms can belong?

    <p>Technical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the language used in business texts according to Altarabin (2022)?

    <p>Informative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT represent a common business metaphor?

    <p>'Close but no cigar'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a feature of business texts similar to technical texts?

    <p>Informative language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In business texts, what does the term 'depression' refer to when used in a business domain?

    <p>Severe recession in an economy or market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common business metaphor as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cry over spilt milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of terms set business texts apart from other technical texts?

    <p>Domain-specific terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary feature is commonly found in both literary texts and business language?

    <p>Metaphors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the language used in business texts according to Altarabin (2022)?

    <p>Informative language</p> Signup and view all the answers

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