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Chinese-English Differences in Writing Style Thesis: There are stylistic differences in English and Chinese writing, reflecting cultural differences. * Topic: Outline : 1.Opening Introduction 2. Similarities: in stressing in-depth knowledge of one’s subject, in well thought-out ideas, in careful choice of materials, in presentation with sincerity, directness and simplicity 3. Differences 3-1. Chinese: more ornate than in English Example:overuse of adjectives 3-2. Chinese: approving well-chosen “four-character expressions” Examples:“一气呵成 ” English: discouraging “cliches” or “trite expressions” 3-3. Chinese: more militant in tone and language in persuasive writing English: facts to speak for their ideas, Reasons: 1 English-speaking people’s disapproval of “being sold an idea”, 2 their shying away from “being told what to think” 4. Ending conclusion *