Register, Tone and Nuance
Adjust language for formal, neutral and informal contexts.
Lesson focus
Adjust language for formal, neutral and informal contexts.
Core idea
Register depends on audience, relationship, purpose and medium. Nuance often comes from word choice, modality, sentence rhythm and implied meaning.
Examples
Formal: We would appreciate your confirmation.
Neutral: Please confirm when you can.
Informal: Let me know when you can.
Useful vocabulary
WordMeaning
registerlanguage style suited to a context
nuancea subtle difference in meaning
tonethe attitude expressed in language
Active practice
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Fast review
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