5          Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. 

A.  Words are specific and accurate.

            B.  The words and phrases create pictures and linger in your mind.

C.  The language is natural and never overdone.

D.  Striking words and phrases often catch the reader’s eye .

E.  Lively verbs, precise nouns and modifiers.

F.  Precision is obvious. 

3        The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy. 

A.  Words are adequate and correct in a general sense.

B.  Familiar words and phrases communicate.

C.  Attempts at colorful language.

D. Passive verbs, everyday nouns and adjectives, lack of interesting adverbs.

E.  The words are only occasionally refined.

F.  The words and phrases are functional – with only a moment or two of sparkle.

1    1       The writer struggles with a limited vocabulary.

A.  Language is so vague.

            B.  “Blah, blah, blah”

C.  Words are used incorrectly.

            D.  Limited vocabulary, misuse of parts of speech

            E.  Jargon or cliches, persistent redundancy

            F.  The words just don’t work in this piece