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You must read each slide, and complete any questions on the slide, in sequence.
Exercise W4-2
Jargon, pretentious language, euphemisms, doublespeak
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From each pair of sentences below, click on the one that is free of jargon, pretentious or flowery language, euphemisms, or doublespeak.
Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)
Example
Question
Correct. This sentence has replaced a euphemism (engaging in a creative transfer) with plain English (embezzling money). For more help, see section W4-a.
Sorry. This sentence uses euphemism (engaging in a creative transfer) instead of plain language. For more help, see section W4-a.
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Correct. This sentence is worded in plain English, with no flowery language or wordiness. For more help, see section W4-a.
Sorry. This sentence is full of flowery language and wordiness. The other sentence is worded in plain language. For more help, see section W4-a.
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Correct. This sentence is written in clear, direct language. For more help, see section W4-a.
Sorry. This sentence is written with euphemisms that obscure the intended meaning. The other sentence is written in plain English. For more help, see section W4-a.
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Correct. This sentence is written in plain English. For more help, see section W4-a.
Sorry. This sentence contains flowery language that makes the sentence wordier than necessary. For more help, see section W4-a.
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Question
Correct. This sentence is written in plain, direct language. For more help, see section W4-a.
Sorry. This sentence is written with euphemisms that obscure the intended meaning. The other sentence is written in plain English. For more help, see section W4-a.
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