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Review: Diction, Answer 1.2

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Question:
Some believe bleeding-heart liberals have caused Canada’s debt problems.
Answer:
The answer inappropriate is correct.
Explanation:
The phrase bleeding-heart liberals is a cliché. It also has a strongly negative connotation, while formal writing should have a neutral tone.


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