HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS
CHAPTER 3
Word Choice
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the words you choose might confuse or possibly offend your audience. That
means being
aware of inclusive language, and
avoiding slang, clichés, and buzzwords. Your essay is an
important opportunity to get a positive message across. Don’t miss
it by inadvertently insult-
ing, confusing, or annoying your reader.
D
E N O T AT I O N
The words in this section are frequently used incorrectly. The confusion may stem from words
that sound or look similar (but have very different meanings), words
and usages that sound
correct (but in fact are not considered standard English), or words that are misused so often
that their wrong usage is thought to be correct. When you are unsure of the denotation, or
dictionary meaning, of a word, you are more likely to make these kinds of mistakes. As you
read
this section, make a note of any words you think you have used incorrectly. Read the
definitions carefully, and be certain that you understand proper usage before moving on.
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