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    This document discusses characteristics of language that make it more effective for communication and reading comprehension. It identifies five such characteristics: clarity, using concrete rather than abstract language; simplicity, expressing ideas directly; adapted language, using words appropriate for the audience; forceful language, using stimulating words; and vivid language, using descriptive words that engage the senses. Mastering these characteristics helps make language more meaningful for readers to understand.

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    This document discusses characteristics of language that make it more effective for communication and reading comprehension. It identifies five such characteristics: clarity, using concrete rather than abstract language; simplicity, expressing ideas directly; adapted language, using words appropriate for the audience; forceful language, using stimulating words; and vivid language, using descriptive words that engage the senses. Mastering these characteristics helps make language more meaningful for readers to understand.

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    Reading as a Communication Process

    What is a Language?

     Language is a code system used by humans to communicate.


     There are diverse languages; there are diversities in the code system or symbol system as devised
    and used by man.

    In language there are certain characteristics that can evoke effective and positive reactions on man.
    These characteristics of language are also conducive to man’s reading recognition and appreciation. In
    particular, these characteristics in language are:

    1. Clarity
    The reader can more easily and immediately understand language when the code symbols are
    concrete rather than abstractions (universal ideas) and generalizations.
    Compare for example:
    Many students attended the student council meeting.
    Ninety-five college students attended Tuesday’s student council meeting.

    The Philippines became a sovereign nation in the late 1890s.


    The Philippines was freed from Hispanic colonial rule when our forbears led by General Emilio
    Aguinaldo declared Independence on June 12, 1898.

    2. Simplicity
    Complex wording written for the sake of verbal erudition is less easily understood, compared with
    what is expressed directly and to the point.
    Compare:
    Shall we partake of our repast?
    Shall we eat?

    Mother’s culinary dishes are exquisite.


    Mother cooks well.

    3. Adapted language
    Words of expression should relate to the reader’s age, educational attainment, gender, ethnic
    origin, other personal factors.

    The inappropriate use of technical or specialized words should also be avoided. There are
    instances for example:

    When preachers caused a stir talking about sexuality to a group of women


    Luzon politicians were not well received by Mindanao groups:
    4. Forceful
    Stimulating language provides color, interest and excitement.
    Compare:
    He speaks at length while saying little.
    He spews forth words---and says nothing.

    5. Vivid language
    Vivid wording is descriptive and stirs the senses of the reader.
    Compare:
    Very good salesman ……………crackerjack persuader
    Dishonest and evil ………………Festering corruption
    Trouble spot ……………………….seething hell

    These five guidelines of language – concrete, simple, adapted, forceful and vivid – add meaningfulness to
    the reader. As a reader yourself, you may now see the relevance of language to effective and meaningful
    reading.

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