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College Writing Skills, Media Edition, 5/e
John Langan, Atlantic Community College
Effective Word Choice

Writing On- and Offline





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Activity 1: Clichés

Directions: Consult this cliché website. What's going on here? Do you find it funny? Where is the humor coming from here? What is the place of clichés in college essays?


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Activity 2: Slang

Directions: Find a slang dictionary online and count the number of slang words and terms for the word "gun." Are you surprised at the number? Why or why not? What is the place of slang in college essays?










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