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The document discusses slang, cliches, and pretentious language. It provides definitions and examples of each. Slang is informal language used by particular groups, with examples like "totaled" meaning destroyed. Cliches are overused expressions with origins that are unclear. Examples describe time, people, and emotions. Pretentious language uses inflated words to obscure meaning where simpler terms would communicate more clearly. Wordiness uses unnecessary words where concise language would suffice.
- Author
- Karen May Hontiveros
- Language
- EN