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Reed Esau
2014-01-17 09:01:11 -07:00
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@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ where Americans may simply ‘protest’.
Instead of puffery, demonstrate through details.
* “The Empire State Building is _breathtakingly_ tall.” (puffery)
* “My ears popped several times during the rapid minute-long elevator ride
* “My ears popped several times during the rapid elevator ride
to 80th floor.” (better)
### Manipulative language
@@ -141,8 +141,8 @@ Instead of puffery, demonstrate through details.
```
Words can be used to hide or obscure a weak position, or to cast doubt on
a strong one. They can be used to mislead, to evade blame, to claim credit,
as well as to cast doubt on a strong one.
a strong one. They can be used to mislead, to evade blame, or to claim credit
where none has been earned.
* “mistakes were made”
* “discounted up to 50% off”
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ as well as to cast doubt on a strong one.
* “it’s widely thought among voters that my opponent is not trustworthy”
Assuming that you’re not consciously trying to manipulate others, you will
seek to purge such loaded words from your writing.
seek to purge such loaded language from your writing.
### Forms of to be