The problem in the italicized element in the sentence below is _____.
The book was *interesting*

A. trite expression
B. slang
C. colloquialism/stilted language
D. vague language

Question

The problem in the italicized element in the sentence below is _____.
The book was *interesting*

A. trite expression 
B. slang
C. colloquialism/stilted language
D. vague language

anonymous · Answer

And can someone explain what a trite expression, colloqualism/stilted language, and vague language is?

anonymous · Answer

Well what is it NOT?

anonymous · Answer

It's not slang... I know that. I just need to know what the others are.

kobeni-chan · Answer

Trite expressions, or clichés, are when something has been overly used through time

anonymous · Answer

Ok so we have three left

anonymous · Answer

Okay.. Then it wouldn't be a trite expression I don't think.

anonymous · Answer

.A colloquialism is a word, phrase or other form used in informal language.

anonymous · Answer

what do you think a trite expression is?

anonymous · Answer

Well, from what @kobeni-chan said, it's when something has been over used through time. I don't think "interesting" has been over used.. But I could be wrong.

anonymous · Answer

lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale

anonymous · Answer

good

anonymous · Answer

now is it vague?

anonymous · Answer

Well vague is of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning..

anonymous · Answer

What do we know it isnt NOW?

anonymous · Answer

It isn't slang, trite, or stilted.. So I'm guessing vague?

anonymous · Answer

I just don't understand how interesting could be vague?

anonymous · Answer

your getting closer. so say it isnt vague, slang or what? so it leaves you with....

anonymous · Answer

Oh!!! Colloquialism

anonymous · Answer

BINGO! Great job!

anonymous · Answer

Thank you! :)

anonymous · Answer

ANy time girlie :)

anonymous · Answer

@domisreallytall that ended up being wrong :/