Question

choose whether the italicized phrase in the sentence below is trite, vague, slang, or stilted:

1. She worked her fingers to the bone.
2. The party was very nice.
3. The performance was really cool!
4. It is of the utmost importance that you utilize the appropriate writing instrument in the completion of this instructional sequence.
5. Those kinds of things are very interesting.
6. The imminence of inclement weather requires one to allow sufficient time for adequate preparation.
7. Boy, it's as hot as a firecracker out here! I'll just have to bite the bullet and deal with it.

Answer 1

8. I thought the show was great. That third act sure was interesting but it was pretty long.
9. You da bomb.

Answer 2

I would help but which words are italicized?

Answer 3

uhh sorry :P These are the words italicized:
1. She worked her fingers to the bone.
2. very nice.
3. really cool!
4. you utilize the appropriate writing instrument in the completion of this instructional sequence.
5. very interesting.
6. The imminence of inclement weather requires one to allow sufficient time for adequate preparation.
7. as hot as a firecracker / bite the bullet
8. interesting but it was pretty long.
9. You da bomb.

Answer 4

1. Vague - Because if someone did not know the phrase it would be unclear on the meaning.
2. Trite - Bland and overused.
3. Trite
4. Stilted - Not proper, everyday language. It is more formal and hard to understand for the average person.
5. Trite
6. Stilted
7. Vague
8. Trite
9. Slang - Not the proper way of speaking.

I hope the extra side notes were helpful for you to understand this information in the future. :)

Answer 5

He is correct!^ :)