__________ language tends to be more formal, following sentence structure rules closely.
Spoken
Written
____________ language tends to break rules, using fragments and run-ons.
Sometimes authors will use incorrect spelling or oddly contracted words to indicate a speech impediment or accent when using spoken language in writing.
_____________ language can use pauses, tone, and inflection more effectively to emphasize words and ideas in their message.
____________ language can use headings, highlighting, colors, and other visual cues to emphasize the message.
Which of the following is an example of spoken language?
I was so ready to leave. I mean, come on. We'd been here for two hours!
After two hours, it was clear that Warren was ready to leave.
Warren felt quite antsy after being trapped in the meeting for more than two hours.
Which of the following examples of spoken language show an accent in speech?
How are ya'll gonna git over to the river if ya'lls car be broke down?
That's a good question; it's clear that we've got a problem on our hands.
You're a wonderful mechanic, so this shouldn't be too difficult for you.
Written language tends to use more contractions and slang throughout.
Written language tends to include more complex and well thought out sentence structures.
Spoken language often contains many corrections inserted directly into the message. For example:
"It's a very important point. I mean... it's really important that we consider it."
_____________ language contains lots of simple sentences connected by "ands," "ors," and "buts."
_______________ language is often more precise because it has been edited.
