For Writing to Be Clear and Effective, You Should

question 52

Multiple Choice

For writing to be clear and effective, you should:

• A) avoid using familiar words.
• B) avoid using stiff words.
• C) avoid using active verbs.
• D) use complex words to exhibit your knowledge to your readers.
• E) use passive voice instead of active voice.

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Definitions:

Tagging

Attaching descriptive terms to blog posts and other articles to facilitate searching.

Descriptive Words

Adjectives or adverbs used to provide more detail or specificity about nouns or actions.

Blog

An easily updatable online journal; short for weblog.

Audience Definition

The process of identifying and understanding the characteristics of the group of people targeted by a message.