Question 1 b

What makes plain English writing different? (4 Marks)


Plain English writing is different from regular English writing because it contains features that include, conciseness, simplicity, and audience focus. Focusing on the simplicity of language is the main difference between regular English and plain language writing. When writing in plain language, the writing is written specifically for the audience. The wording is tailored to the individual meant to read it. Plain English Writing helps individuals read content faster and more efficiently which improves their experience overall. Plain language allows for the content to be understood immediately and lacks the need for individuals to dissect the content. Plain language saves time and money, allows for clarity, improves the experience of the reader, and empowers readers. Plain language is crafting a sentence so that your readers are communicated to in a clear and concise way.