What is the difference between pretext and pretense?
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What is the difference between pretext and pretense?
Pretense is usually an unsupported claim, often about an accomplishment; it’s make-believe, a false show or profession. AP Stylebook 2014 says pretense is a more overt act intended to conceal personal feelings. Pretext, then, is often used to hide the truth, while pretense is commonly used to stretch the truth.
How do you use pretense?
It became obvious that his theories were nothing but pretense . You can also use the word pretense as a synonym for guise or simulation. In this sense, a pretense is a false claim intended to hide the true purpose of something. They entered the country under the pretense of being journalists.
What does under the pretense mean?
: using as a false reason or explanation (something that is used to hide the real purpose of something) He called her under/on the pretense of asking about the homework assignment.
What does pretense mean in the Bible?
1 : a claim made or implied especially : one not supported by fact. 2a : mere ostentation : pretentiousness confuse dignity with pomposity and pretense— Bennett Cerf.
What is the meaning of ledge?
1 : a raised or projecting edge or molding intended to protect or check a window ledge. 2 : an underwater ridge or reef especially near the shore. 3a : a narrow flat surface or shelf especially : one that projects from a wall of rock We rappelled down the cliff and reached the ledge.
How do you avoid redundant words?
Tips on avoiding redundancy
- Emphasize with care.
- Don’t say the same thing twice, e.g. ‘completely eliminate’, ‘end result’, ‘basic essentials’.
- Avoid double negatives, e.g. ‘not unlikely’, ‘not insignificant’.
- Be precise, not vague, e.g. use specific numbers instead of ‘many’, ‘a number of’, ‘several’, etc.
How do you stop wordiness?
Together, these changes create a stronger, more concise sentence.
- Use the Key Noun.
- Use Active Voice rather than Passive Voice Verbs.
- Avoid Unnecessary Language.
- Use Nouns rather than Vague Pronouns as Subjects.
- Use Verbs rather than Nouns to Express Action.
- Avoid a String of Prepositional Phrases.
