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EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech

EXERCISE 9–2Clichés and figures of speech

In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

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Example

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Social networking Web sites such as Facebook allow you to take a trip down memory lane with old friends you have lost touch with.

Social networking sites such as Facebook allow you to reconnect with old friends you have lost touch with.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

2 of 10

One reason for the popularity of Facebook is that uploading photos and videos is as easy as pie.

One reason for the popularity of Facebook is that uploading photos and videos is a fast and simple process.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

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Facebook’s user profiles allow for targeted marketing, which is a magnet for online advertisers.

Facebook’s user profiles allow for targeted marketing, which is a magnet that attracts online advertisers like moths to a flame.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

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Once you have a public profile on Facebook, anyone can track you down and send you messages and friend requests.

Once you have a public profile on Facebook, you are fair game for anyone to track down and send messages and friend requests to.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

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Having an old boyfriend or girlfriend stalking you with unwelcome messages out of the blue can be worse than your worst nightmare.

Having an old boyfriend or girlfriend stalking you with unwelcome, unexpected messages can be a nuisance.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

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Fortunately, it takes two to tango, and you are able to block requests and messages from any person on Facebook you do not wish to hear from.

Fortunately, you are able to block requests and messages from any person on Facebook you do not wish to hear from.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

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If you find that a friend posts too many annoying tidbits on Facebook, you can change your settings to hide that person’s posts.

If you find that a friend posts everything but the kitchen sink on Facebook, you can change your settings to hide that person’s posts.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

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Remember to consider who has access to your Facebook page (for example, your parents or your boss), and post items accordingly, or you may end up with egg on your face.

Remember to consider who has access to your Facebook page (for example, your parents or your boss), and post items accordingly, or you may end up in an embarrassing situation.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

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Some companies have banned access to sites such as Facebook from workplace computers because employees waste too much time socializing on them.

Some companies have put their foot down on employees using sites such as Facebook on workplace computers because employees waste too much time socializing on them.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.

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When used properly, Facebook can provide just the right mix of writing, visuals, and personal connections to stimulate thought and discussion.

When used properly, Facebook can provide the perfect storm of writing, visuals, and personal connections to stimulate thought and discussion.

EXERCISE 9–2 Clichés and figures of speech - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed metaphors.