7 edition of Weasel words found in the catalog.
Published
1979 by Oxford University Press in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Philip Howard. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PE1585 .H68 1979 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 175 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 175 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL4727689M |
| ISBN 10 | 0195201078 |
| LC Control Number | 78015583 |
Delete them. April The vagueness Weasel words book a statement may disguise the validity or the aim of that statement. Along with his brothers, it was young Don's job to clear the hills of thistle, bracken and blackberry with the scythe-like object. They remind us that we took the SAT, and despite the tribulations of the egregious experience, passed with equanimity and aplomb. But nobody uses it in writing. Frequently, the politicians or advertisers are not really implying, either inductively or deductively, a false claim.
They are vague qualifiers like Weasel words book, most, and probably that weaken your writing. Never use a long word where a short one will do. A study of Wikipedia found that most weasel words in it could be divided into three categories: [13] Numerically vague expressions e. The dignity of movement of an ice-berg [sic] is due to only one-eighth of it being above water. In business Weasel words may be used to detract from an uncomfortable fact, such as the act of firing staff. After all, you can have too much of a good thing.
July Extrapolating through the use of grammatical devices such as qualifiers and the subjunctive can be used to introduce facts that are beyond the proof of the cited work. How do they know? After all, there are so many interesting writing styles out there. In the political sphere, this type of language is used to " spin " or alter the public's perception of an issue. That name is puffery.
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Use positive words in your writing. If the Weasel words book statement without weasels is confusing … Get clarity with your ideas.
Many of them have become so entrenched that we listen to and use them unquestioningly, perhaps because the sheer volume is overwhelming. Thus, it is easy to assume that originally, the song refers to drinking at the Eagle Tavern.
The median tax cut is a much better representation of Weasel words book typical cut. That is, the identity of the experimenter should be of low importance. How to Fix Weasels 1. If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out. In non sequitur fashion, it does not follow that the endorsement provides any guarantee of quality or suitability.
Actually, throughout my life, my two greatest assets have been mental stability and being, like, really smart. Let me show you some examples. But it turns out to be a pretty good indicator of weasel words.
Never use a long word where a short one will do. There is much debate regarding the meaning of this rhyme. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding references. Non sequitur: Irrelevant statements are often used in advertising to make it appear that the statement is a beneficial feature of the product or service being advertised.
For example: "It stands to reason that most people will be better off after the changes. Frequently, the politicians or advertisers are not really implying, either inductively or deductively, a false claim.
Still sounds equally weaselly.
An example is the endorsement of products by celebrities, regardless of whether they have any expertise relating to the product. After all, you can have too much of a Weasel words book thing. It is quite elegant when you get the knack.
A study of Wikipedia found that most weasel words in it could be divided into three categories: [13] Numerically vague expressions e. How do they know?
Weasel words book statement holds true even if the price of only one item is reduced by half, and the rest by very little or none. A person with some expertise in computers, IT, etc. Instead, try to start with yourself or a subject—or Weasel words book yet, a verb—to focus on Weasel words book action and the idea.
Weasel words include: Helps, supports, is useful friendly, but no real value added Better, improved, gains does not say how much Acts, works, effective, efficient action, but no quantitative value Seems, appears, looks, is like gives impression, not real change Many, most, virtually, almost all 'lots' but no real quantity Up to, from, at least, as many as talk about the best case Example Zokko toothpaste combats oral bacteria.
Water, muscle, bone, money? For example: "For scientists as for so many others, evolution served as an example of a fundamental challenge to long-held convictions".Aug 01, · The following is one of the discussions about “ambiguity” from my book “When Words Collide: Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes” (pp.
). One of the examples below is a cyber policy that excluded any loss that arose from. “Weasel Words: The Dictionary of American Doublespeak,” is the title of a book I was given some time ago, a book I put on a shelf beside my desk after reading the introduction and didn’t Author: Neil Case.
Nov 20, · From all sides we are assailed by weasel words and by weasel phrases. These are words and phrases designed to have an emotional impact on people of low intelligence. The word ‘intelligence’ derives from the Latin word, of which the principal parts are: Intelligo, intelligere, intellexi, intellectum.
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