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Mixed Constructions
- Mixed construction is sentence parts that don't sensibly fit together. This mismatch can be caused by grammar or logical connections. Writers also should avoid is when, is where, and reason...is because.
Variety
- Too many instances of sentences beginning the same way or with the same words. Including variety without sacrificing clarity or ease of reading can stop the monotony of repetitious sentence structure. Two ways to inject some variety are inverting sentences and using various sentence structures.
Appropriate Language
- The language used should suit your subject, engage your audience and blend naturally with your own voice. The genre in which you write will govern your choice of language to some extent. Stay away from jargon to avoid confusing readers. Avoid pretentious language, most euphemisms, doublespeak, slang, sexist language, regional expressions, and nonstandard English. It is also important to choose an appropriate level of formality while trying not to offend groups of people.
Exact Words
- Use the right word. A dictionary is better than a thesaurus for this. You should consider connotations with the words you choose so there is no misunderstanding. Be specific and don't misuse words. Use only standard idioms and don't rely on cliches.
REFLECTION AFTER REVISION
- I was able to correct some issues with sentence parts that weren't quite getting the proper point across. The variety of sentence structure seems good and I did not find myself saying the same words over and over as I reread it out loud. The language is appropriate for my audience and I found no traces of jargon that were not explained in detail. I did find some pretentious language which I altered, but there was one section that I left intact. The biggest take away was removing flowery language and using the exact word or a strong synonym.
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