G/B Chapter Nine: Aint So / Is Not Academic Writing Doesnt Mean Setting Aside Your Own Voice 1.

Why should you use everyday, informal writing when writing in college rather than stiff, academic writing? Give examples of the kind of writing you should use.

2. What do the authors mean by blending the specialized language with the everyday? Give an example or two from the text.

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How do the authors show that using dialects and even foreign languages can add punch to a text? Give examples of both.

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If you are considering mixing styles, why must you consider purpose?

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If you are considering mixing styles, why is it important to consider audience?

6. What does it mean to err on the safe side? When should you do this? Give examples.

7. What does it mean to not leave your own voice at the classroom door? Do you have a distinct voice? If so, describe it?

8. What does it mean that todays academic writing is no longer a black-tie affair? 9. Why did the authors name Chapter Nine as they did: Aint So / Is Not?

10. Why is everyday, informal language a must for an issue paper?