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Understanding Alternatives, Convening Groups, and Emphasizing Importance in Communication

This document explores three essential academic concepts: alternatives, convening, and emphasis. "Alternatives" refer to choices between mutually exclusive possibilities, highlighting the importance of selection in decision-making. "Convening" pertains to the act of assembling for a public purpose, crucial for collaborative efforts, such as meetings and seminars. Lastly, "emphasis" underscores the importance of directing attention or stress towards specific aspects in communication. Understanding these terms enhances academic discourse and decision-making strategies.

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Understanding Alternatives, Convening Groups, and Emphasizing Importance in Communication

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  1. ACADEMIC WORD LISTALTERNATIVE, CONVENE & EMPHASIS ALTERNATIVE (adj) PRONUNCIATIONS: al TER native Definitions: The choice between two mutually exclusive possibilities. A situation presenting such a choice. Related words alternately,adverb , alternateness, noun ,alternating, adverb nonalternating,adjective,quasi-alternating, adjective SYNONYMS: option,selection Sentences He alternates between hope and despair My sister and I alternated in doing the dishes You have the alternative of riding or walking.

  2. CONVENE (Verb) • Pronunciations: CONvene Definitions: • to cometogetherorassemble,usuallyforsomepublicpurpose. • to causeto assemble • tosummontoappear,asbeforeajudicialofficer • Family words • Convenient(adj) convenience (noun)

  3. SYNONYMS: •  congregate, meet,collect, gather ANTONYMS: • breach up, disband disperse, split(up) SENTENCES: • WE convened at the hotel for a seminar. • This class convenes twice a week. • A panel of investigators was convened by the president to review the case.

  4. EMPHASIS(adj) Pronunciation: EMphasis Definitions: • special attention, Or effort directed toward, some thing sharpness. • special stress laid upon, or importance attached to, anything Related forms: • misemphasis, noun, plural misemphases. • reemphasis,noun,plural reemphases. • superemphasis,noun,plural superemphases.

  5. SYNONYMS: accent, vehemence, stress ANTONYMS: insignificance, unimportance. SENTENCES: • The displacement of emphasis is unheard of as a means of expressing thoughts • Whatthe state underscores is how a dysfunctional system of teacher pay rewardseducatorswithlittleemphasisonmerit.

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