Exercise: Read a Commentary or Editorial in a Newspaper; and Identify

question 90

Essay

Exercise: Read a commentary or editorial in a newspaper; and identify and list as many emotively charged words and phrases as you can. Then come up with neutral equivalents for the words on your list.

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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

A region at convergent plate boundaries where one tectonic plate moves under another into the mantle, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Seawater

The saltwater that makes up the oceans and seas covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, comprising a complex solution of various salts and minerals.

Mid-Ocean Ridge

A subaquatic chain of mountains created by the movement of tectonic plates, leading to the formation of new ocean floor.

Decompression

The reduction of pressure around a body, often used in contexts related to diving or escaping from high-pressure environments.