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Chapter 2 Diction Effective Sentences Learning Objectives To learn how to Choose words precisely. Choose words with appropriate connotations. Choose between active and passive voice. Vary sentence patterns. Chapter 2 Diction Effective Sentences Diction is the choice and use of words. In business writing, use concrete, specific terms whenever possible; use abstractions only when necessary. Example, instead of referring to “a sizable loss”, talk about “a loss of $ 32 million”. Word Choice Use short, familiar words . Occasionally need a long or an unfamiliar word because it is the only