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Style: what is it?

Task C - Our Comments:

The style variation in these sentences is based almost entirely on lexical variation - words which refer to roughly the same thing

1. The filly has snuffed it. (Informal)

2. The nag has kicked the bucket.

3. The stallion has met his maker. (Neutral)

4. The Horse has died.

5. The steed has expired. (Formal)

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