Correctness in Technical Writing Flashcards

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Q

When not overused, using these stylistic choices can be used to emphasize an idea and catch a reader’s attention

A

Short sentences

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You don’t want to use an excessive amount of short sentences because…

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it will give a simplistic appearance to your writing

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Q

By placing a keyword or phrase at the end of a sentence, you can also do what?

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hold readers’ attention as they wait for the full meaning to unfold

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