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The level and style of language chosen to suit the audience and situation, such as formal or informal language.

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AQA GCSE Geography · 8035

Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

This choice of language is called register. Formal writing usually avoids slang and uses clear, precise wording. It does not need unnecessarily complicated vocabulary.
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