Many literary works would not be the same without an elevated vocabulary, flowing sentences and colourful images. However, other kinds of writing need a different approach. Have you ever read a text and asked yourself, "Why doesn't the writer just say what she means?" Enter plain language. When you want to communicate a specific message to your audience, be clear.
See if you can pick out a simpler way to say the words in this quiz. Be careful: not all the possible answers reflect the meaning of the word in the question!