大学英语写作Unit2-The-Appropriate-Word.ppt

The Appropriate Word Develop the habit of selecting words that are appropriate and exact for your purposes. One way you can show sensitivity to language is by avoiding slang, clichés, pretentious words, and wordiness. Warm-up Activities Write a short paragraph as part of a letter of self-introduction. 1. The paragraph of self-introduction will be part of a letter to a job interviewer. 2. The paragraph of self-introduction will be delivered to your classmates. Stylistic effects 1. Penalties for overdue books will be strictly enforced. (written, formal) You have got to pay fines for overdue books. (spoken, informal) 2. The price of meat has been declining alarmingly. (written, formal) The price of meat has been going down steeply. (spoken, informal) Stylistic effects 3. They approved of the plan for the development of the inner city. (formal) They went along with the plan for the development of the inner city. (informal) 4. They made a decision to abandon the project. (formal) They decided to walk out on the project. (informal) Formal and general SOME people feel they can improve their writing by using fancy, elevated words rather than more simple, natural words. Here are some examples: 1. His instructional technique is a very positive one. Natural: He is a good instructor. 2. I observed the perpetrator of the robbery depart from the retail establishment. Natural: I saw the robber leave the store. Formal and general Please compare the following two sentences: The meeting adjoured at 5 p.m. without any consensus being reached. The meeting finished at 5 and we didn’t reach any agreement. Formal and general  Please compare the following two sentences: After a double attempt to assert himself through the window, Michael conceded failure. After two tries at climbing in through the window, Michael gave up. Formal and general General Formal General Formal end