Chapter 12- Language and Style Flashcards
1
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denotative meaning
A
exact, literal, dictionary definition
2
Q
connotative meaning
A
an association that a word has
3
Q
jargon
A
technical language
4
Q
concrete word
A
specific- suggests exactly what it means
5
Q
abstract word
A
ambiguous meaning to the audience
6
Q
verbal clutter
A
unnecessary words in a presentation
