Language Use Characteristics Quiz
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Which characteristic of effective language involves using tangible qualities and characteristics?

  • Verbose
  • Obscure
  • Vague and abstract
  • Specific (correct)
  • What does concise language aim to achieve?

  • Being vague and abstract
  • Being ambiguous
  • Conveying the message in a minimal amount of effective terms (correct)
  • Using unnecessary words
  • Why is using familiar language important in writing?

  • To ensure the reader easily recognizes and understands the words (correct)
  • To make the sentence verbose
  • To confuse the reader
  • To enable the writer to capture the message effectively
  • Which type of language uses specific nouns and vivid verbs?

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

    What does constructive language aim to be?

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

    In the context of writing, what does 'appropriately formal' language refer to?

    <p>Using formal and polite terms when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proper language use enables you, the writer, to capture the message that you want to give to your ______

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

    Concrete language involves tangible qualities/characteristics and things we know through our ______

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

    Concise language means using a minimal amount of effective terms to convey one's ______

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

    The message has a greater effect when using vocabulary that is ______ to the reader

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

    Through the use of precise language, vocabulary of specific nouns and vivid verbs, you can construct clear mental images and avoid ______

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

    Language use is one of the strongest indicators of a well-written ______ because it leads writers to effectively communicate ideas without confusing the reader

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

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