RWS Final Exam

• makeshift


  serving as a temporary substitute due to a sudden need
• slang


  a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are very informal, spoken by a particular group of people
• cliché


  a phrase or opinion that is overused to the point that it is no longer interesting or effective, or no longer has much meaning
• impersonal


  not friendly or not involving personal feelings or features that make people feel interested or involved
• colloquialism


  an informal word or expression that is more often used in everyday conversation
• FORMAL LANGUAGE


  It is used in academic, business, and official texts
• INFORMAL LANGUAGE


  It is used in personal texts meant for family, friends, and colleagues
• FAMILIAR LANGUAGE


  It makes use of words commonly found in everyday life, often called informal language
• DIRECT LANGUAGE


  It makes use of words that are straight to the point
• SIMPLE LANGUAGE


  It makes use of words that are commonplace and easy to understand
• Familiar Language can be easily recognize and understand because people use it on a regular basis
• Obscure Language


  not widely known or spoken
• Direct language


  used when you want to express something clearly, concisely, and candidly
• Indirect language


  often sacrifices clarity, but at times, it makes the language more colorful, polite, or intentionally difficult to understand
• Simple language


  obviously easier to understand
• Complex language


  difficult, used to demonstrate or reflect formality, superiority, and academic achievements
• Gender-neutral language


  a generic term covering the use of non-sexist language, inclusive language or gender-fair language