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28 Cards in this Set
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Abstract language
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Quality of language where meanings can be interpreted differently by different people, even in the same type of situation. (7)
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Acronym
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Word formed with the initials of words in a set phrase or name. )7)
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Collaboration
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Members of a team working together to accomplish a specific goal or task. (7)
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Complement
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Additional words in a sentence that serve as modifiers and help complete the meaning of the sentence; noun in the predicate that refers to the subject or an adjective that describes the subject. (7 & 11)
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Complex sentence
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Statement that includes one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. (7)
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Compound-complex sentence
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Statement consisting of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. (7)
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Compound sentence
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Two independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction or a semicolon. (7)
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Conciseness
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Writing in a brief but comprehensive manner, using as few words as possible to express the information presented. (7)
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Concrete language
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Use of words or terms that are precise in meaning. (7)
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Copyediting
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Revision of a draft or a document for consistency, conciseness, and grammatical accuracy. (7)
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Deductive approach
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Writing a business letter so that the main idea is presented first, followed by facts and details and a positive, forward-looking closing statement; also referred to as a direct approach. (7 & 8)
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Descriptors
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Key words that are precise or imprecise in the way they describe other words. (7)
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Double-strikethrough
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Word processing software feature used to highlight words that have been deleted from the text by drwing a double-line through each letter or word that is being highlighted for change. (7)
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Empathy
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Ability to understand the feelings or emotions of another person. (7)
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Emphasis
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Greater importance attached to a particular fact or idea. (7)
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Fragment
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Incomplete sentence that is missing a subject or a verb (predicate). (7)
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Goodwill
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Positive, clear, and courteous communication climate that develops when people work together within the organization or with others outside the organization; favorable attitude and feeling exhibited toward an individual and/or his or her organization. (7 & 8)
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Inductive approach
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Writing a business letter that conveys a negative response or some other form of bad news so that the details are presented first as a buffer, followed by the decision and a forward-looking closing statement; also referred to as an indirect approach. (7 & 8)
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Jargon
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Technical language pertinent to a specific profession or group. (5 & 7)
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Nonrestrictive clause
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Clause beginning with the relative pronoun which that does not add meaning to the sentence, may be considered parenthetical, and is set off by commas. (7)
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Restrictive clause
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Clause beginning with who, which, or that necessary for the completeness of the sentence and that does not require a comma before and after the clause. (7)
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Shading
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Technique for highlighting words or sections that have been added to a document. (7)
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Slang
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Expressions that are idiomatic (peculiar to a particular language) that cannot be translated literally into another language. (7)
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Strikethrough
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Word processing software feature that highlights words that have been deleted from the text by drawing a line through each letter or word that should be changed. (7)
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Thesaurus
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Lexicon (dictionary) of similar words or information that focuses on synonyms and antonyms; reference that is helpful in determining other words that have the same meaning as the one being conveyed in the message. (6 & 7)
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Tone
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Manner in which a certain attitude is expressed. (7)
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Track changes
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Word processing software feature that permits editing functions (delete, insert, or move text) and creation of comments that show the writer exactly what editing changes are being recommended. (7)
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Unity
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Coherent flow of ideas existing throughout a document-within sentences, within paragraphs, and between paragraphs. (7)
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