Question

1. which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective technical text?

cohesion

transitional words and phrases

clarity

universal terminology

Explanation:

Effective technical texts rely on cohesion (logical connections), transitional words (to guide flow), and clarity (to convey precise information). However, they use domain-specific terminology tailored to the field (e.g., engineering, medicine) rather than universal terminology, as universal terms lack the specificity needed for technical communication.

Answer:

D. universal terminology