The prayer requests guidance from God to have open and receptive minds and hearts so that the individual may become more Christ-like in their actions, attitudes, thoughts and words. It gives thanks for time spent with God and asks for continued divine guidance. In closing, it affirms the individual's commitment to God's will through saying "Amen".
The prayer requests guidance from God to have open and receptive minds and hearts so that the individual may become more Christ-like in their actions, attitudes, thoughts and words. It gives thanks for time spent with God and asks for continued divine guidance. In closing, it affirms the individual's commitment to God's will through saying "Amen".
The prayer requests guidance from God to have open and receptive minds and hearts so that the individual may become more Christ-like in their actions, attitudes, thoughts and words. It gives thanks for time spent with God and asks for continued divine guidance. In closing, it affirms the individual's commitment to God's will through saying "Amen".
The prayer requests guidance from God to have open and receptive minds and hearts so that the individual may become more Christ-like in their actions, attitudes, thoughts and words. It gives thanks for time spent with God and asks for continued divine guidance. In closing, it affirms the individual's commitment to God's will through saying "Amen".
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Dear God,
Thank you for our time together
today. Help us to be open-minded and receptive to your work in and through us. We pray that we may be receptive to your guidance in all things and that we may become more like Jesus Christ in our actions, attitudes, thoughts, and words. Amen PROPERTIES OF WELL-WRITTEN TEXT: LANGUAGE USE Objectives Differentiate the two well-written text.
Identify properties of well-written text.
Characteristics of Effective Language: 1. Concrete and Specific Language: Concrete language includes descriptions which create tangible images with details the reader can visualize. Abstract language is vague and obscure, and does not bring to mind specific visual images. GENERAL
CONCRET E 2. Concise, not verbose: Good writer uses language which is straightforward and direct-to-the-point.
3. Familiar, not obscure: Familiar language is which the
reader easily recognizes and understands because they use it on a regular basis. Language which is foreign and unfamiliar to the reader tends to emphasize the differences between writer and reader. Consider the following examples. An assignment given to a class of business students by their philosophy professor: "The presently assigned paper necessitates an eloquently articulated analysis of the Existentialist perspective as it pertains to contemporary living. You should adumbrate the points which represent the sine qua non of your analysis.“
A letter sent to high school students warning them of the risks of an unhealthy diet: "Individuals who maintain a diet of high fat content are exposed to an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of fat deposits on the inner walls of the arteries. This condition can reduce or cut off the flow of blood in the arteries serving the major organs of the body. This can lead to poor health.“
In both examples above, the language that is used is unfamiliar to the readers. As a result, the message loses its impact. 4. Precise and clear: the meaning of words is relative and situational therefore, words can be interpreted in different ways by different people in different situations. The more precise and clear one’s use of language, the fewer the number of possible interpretations for a message. For example:
"Is that Acura an expensive car?“
is best answered with a comparison:
"Compared to that Honda, the Acura is expensive.
Compared to that Lexus, it is inexpensive." 5. Constructive, not destructive: Constructive language is a potentially negative message in a positive way, whereas destructive language directs blame and criticism toward the reader, creating defensiveness.
6. Appropriate format: the formality of the language one
uses should match the formality of the situation and the relationship between the writer and reader. EXAMPLES
Very Formal: Exceedingly large segments of the population are expressing their
discontent with medical practitioners who appear to more engrossed in amassing financial assets than in providing efficacious care to people with health disorders. Formal: A large number of consumers are complaining about medical doctors who are apparently more interested in making money than in provide effective health care. Informal: A lot of people are unhappy with their doctors who only seem to care about how much money they make, and not about giving their patients good care.
Notice that any of the three examples could be effective, depending upon the reader, the writer's relationship with the reader, and the situation. GUIDE QUESTION!!! 1. What are the reason why we should study the characteristics of effective language?
2. Asa 21st century student, is it important to know this
characteristics of effective language? Yes, or No? Why? Activity #3 ESSAY 1. Create a 3-5 sentences about the similarities of the six characteristics of effective language.
