Find an article in a newspaper, a memo from an organization, or a speech that contains

Chapter 10, Problem EXERCISE 3

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Find an article in a newspaper, a memo from an organization, or a speech that contains examples of pretentious and awkward diction. Identify the examples, and explain their effect. Suggest ways to revise that would make the writing clearer. Do you think the writer is intentionally keeping the language obscure? If so, why might that be the case?

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