English Second Language (AS)·3 · Grammar & Language Usage · NSSCAS 5.3.1
Mature vocabulary, register & style for effect
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Half of your writing marks are for Language, and the top band asks for an extensive range of vocabulary used precisely. In this lesson Miss Veronica shows you how to upgrade vague words, kill repetition, dodge the thesaurus trap, switch register on demand, and use connotation deliberately — so your style reads mature instead of showy.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCAS English Second Language (AS) 5.3.1):
- Learners should be able to use appropriate vocabulary in different contexts and situations to achieve a deliberate effect.
- Learners should be able to replace vague or weak words with precise alternatives that carry a shade of meaning.
- Learners should be able to avoid repetition through varied word choice without forcing an unsuitable synonym.
- Learners should be able to convert between informal and formal vocabulary and select the register that matches audience and purpose.
- Learners should be able to explain the difference between denotation and connotation, and choose words for their connotation.
- Learners should be able to analyse how a writer's word choice steers a reader's attitude.
- Learners should be able to describe what a mature style is — precise, varied, controlled and appropriate — and why showing off loses marks.
- Learners should be able to build a personal vocabulary bank and apply it under exam conditions.
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