Chapter 16 Using plain and persuasive style Flashcards
1
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Two common styles in tech comm
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plain style
persuasive style
2
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Plain style
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stresses clear wording and simple prose
3
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Persuasive style
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used to influence people to accept your ideas and take action
4
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Basic parts of a sentence
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subject
verb
comment
5
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Eight guidelines for plain sentences
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- subject of the sentence should be what the sentence is about
- the subject should be the “doer” in the sentence
- The verb should state the action, or what the doer is doing
- The subject should come early in the sentence
- Eliminate nominalizations
- avoid excessive prepositional phases
- eliminate redundancy
- write sentences that are breathing length.
6
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Translating and translation programs
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- use basic sentences
- use standard punctuation
- use consistent words
- avoid metaphors, sayings, and clichés
- remove any cultural, historical, or sports-related references
- back translate all text
- use the spellchecker on the original and translated texts
- avoid words that have double meanings
- minimize jargon and acronyms
- avoid puns or other plays on words
7
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Elements of a paragraph
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transition sentence
topic sentence
support sentences
point sentences
8
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Given/new method
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every sentence in a paragraph should contain something the readers already know and something they do not know
9
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Persuasive style
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elevate the tone
Use similes and analogies
use metaphors
change the pace
