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Appropriate Language

Here are 10 jargons from computer science, defined for a non-technical audience: 1. Algorithm - A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem or achieve a goal. 2. Code - Instructions that tell computers what tasks to perform. 3. Bug - An error in a computer program that causes it to not work as expected. 4. Server - A powerful computer that provides services to other less powerful computers over a network. 5. Browser - A program like Chrome or Firefox that allows you to access and view websites on the internet. 6. Cloud - Networks of remote servers hosted on the internet that can store, manage, and process data. 7

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Appropriate Language

Here are 10 jargons from computer science, defined for a non-technical audience: 1. Algorithm - A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem or achieve a goal. 2. Code - Instructions that tell computers what tasks to perform. 3. Bug - An error in a computer program that causes it to not work as expected. 4. Server - A powerful computer that provides services to other less powerful computers over a network. 5. Browser - A program like Chrome or Firefox that allows you to access and view websites on the internet. 6. Cloud - Networks of remote servers hosted on the internet that can store, manage, and process data. 7

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ENG 7 Week 3

APPROPRIATE
LANGUAGE
APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE

 Choose your words carefully when you


write. Develop the habit of selecting words that are
precise and appropriate for your purpose. You
must avoid slang, cliches, pretentious words,
euphemism, jargon, redundancy, and wordiness.
APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE

 Cliché
 Euphemism
 Jargon
 Slang
 Redundancy/Wordiness
APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE

 Identify the kind of inappropriate language used in the sentence


as to Cliché, Euphemism, Jargon, Slang, Redundancy
1. The entire show was awesome!
2. The lawyer explained to his client what habeas
corpus is.
3. The politician is willing to help the economically
deprived.
4. Her extravagance brought her negative savings.
Cliché, Euphemism, Jargon, Slang, Redundancy

 The journalist wrote a persuading lead in his


article.
 For the reason that he is late, he was not accepted
in class.
 The woman looked white as a ghost when she saw
the accident.
 I still have liabilities to Anna.
 The speakers beat around the bush.
Cliché, Euphemism, Jargon, Slang, Redundancy

 Please give that color green bag to Engineer Gomez,


our guest speaker.
 Young people think that it is cool to be different.
 They came up with a system that will debug the
current software.
 Danielle sold his house in the province to buy a
pre-owned automobile.
 My friend likes wearing shirts that are extra large in
size.
Cliche

 A cliche is an expression that has been worn out through


constant use. Although they are common in speech, they
make writing seem stale. You should avoid cliches and try
to express your meaning in original ways. Here are some
typical cliches:

short but sweet last but not least


work like a dog too little, too late
singing the blues easier said than done
on top of the world in the nick of time
make ends meet
Slang

 Informal word or expression that is not considered


standard and appropriate for formal occasions.
 These are words used in ordinary situations.
 Ex. My new friend is cool!

 I want to ride a limo.

 My sister is working as a QC Manager.


Euphemism

 A substitute for an expression that may


offend or suggest something offensive for
the receiver.
 Ex:
 Retarded for mentally challenged
 Janitor- sanitary engineer

 Poor- financially challenged


Redundancy/ wordiness

 Unnecessary repetition of words in expressing ideas


 Examples:

at the present time


 now

in the event that


 if

in the near future


 soon

due to the fact that


 because
Redundancy/ wordiness

isable to
Can

In this day and age


today

A large number of
many

Big in size
big
Redundancy/ wordiness

Return back
return

Commute back and forth


commute

Postponed until later


postponed
Jargon

 A specialized or technical vocabulary of a certain


group, profession, or people who share the same
interest.
 Once used outside the profession or group, it may
cause a barrier to communication to people not
familiar with the language.
 Examples:
 Medical jargon
 Computer jargon
 Sports jargon
 Business jargon
 List down 10 jargons used in your field of expertise.
Define the jargon as to how you will explain it to a
common person.

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