ACT.EN.KLA.WCST - Skill Area

Word Choice, Style, and Tone: Questions in this category will ask you to demonstrate an understanding of, and skill in, using language effectively—through revising to improve clarity (e.g., eliminating ambiguity, wordiness, and redundancy), ensuring that word choice is precise and concise, and ensuring that a piece of writing’s tone and style are appropriate for its purpose and audience.

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