Angle meaning in English
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Definition
an angle: a gradient, a slope; a point of view, an approach, a position
Examples
- "That's our angle."
- "But now let's look at it from a PR angle."
- "The "power suit" originated in the 1980s, and was typified by wide shoulder pads and sharp angles."
- "Incorporating nap time for the staff might even provide a nice PR angle for all those journalists looking for stories about "hip" and "caring" corporations."
Exercise 1
"Let's look at it from a PR angle."
From the list below, choose the terms which are synonymous with "an angle" in the context of this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all which apply
From the list below, choose the terms which are synonymous with "an angle" in the context of this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all which apply
"Let's look at it from a PR angle."
From the list below, choose the terms which are synonymous with "an angle" in the context of this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all which apply
From the list below, choose the terms which are synonymous with "an angle" in the context of this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all which apply
This is a good choice. A "perspective" is a particular way of seeing or viewing something. In this context, it is synonymous with Susie's term an "angle".
This is not the best choice. It is not possible to look at a problem from a PR "solution". Although it is true that Susie is looking for a "solution" to Delavigne's labor problems, a "solution" is not synonymous with an "angle".
This is not the best choice here. It is not possible to look at a problem from a PR "corner". A corner is the place where two walls or surfaces meet to form an angle, but it does not share a similar meaning as the term "angle" in this context.
This is a good choice. A "point of view" is a particular way of seeing something. In this context, it is synonymous with an "angle" or "perspective".
This is not the best choice here. It is not possible to look at a problem from a PR "degree". A degree is a mathematical term of measurement (for temperature, for example). "Degree" does not express a similar meaning to the term "angle" in this context.
Exercise 2
What arguments does Hannah Benedict make in this email?
What arguments does Hannah Benedict make in this email?
This is one of Hannah's arguments in her email to Bruno. As a way of encouraging Bruno to institute a "nap-time" policy at Delavigne Corp, Hannah writes that doing so could lead to journalists writing positively about the company. Hannah mentions that "nap time" could "provide a nice PR angle" for journalists. "PR" is the common abbreviation for "Public relations". An "angle" refers to a point of view or perspective in this context.
This is one of Hannah's arguments in her email to Bruno. As a way of encouraging Bruno to institute a "nap-time" policy at Delavigne Corp, Hannah writes that a "well-rested" staff (or a staff which has slept enough) is more productive and capable of problem-solving.
This isn't an argument that Hannah makes in her email. Hannah never claims or states that companies which allow their employees to sleep at the office are more successful than others!
This is not an argument that Hannah makes in her email. Hannah never mentions that the staff is unhappy with anything, nor does she suggest that they will "revolt" if Bruno does not institute a nap time policy!
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