Writing papers in APA Style is unlike writing in more creative or literary styles that draw on poetic expressions and figurative language. Such linguistic devices can detract from conveying your information clearly and may come across to readers as forced when it is inappropriately used to explain an issue or your findings. In order to "avoid poetic language" while using APA format, writers should do the following EXCEPT:a. minimize the amount of figurative language used in an APA paper, such as metaphors and analogies unless they are helpful in conveying a complex ideab. avoid rhyming schemes, alliteration, or other poetic devices typically found in versec. use simple, descriptive adjectives and plain language that does not risk confusing your meaning

None of the above.

Explanation:

American Psychological Association (APA) style of writing academic papers is one that presents information in an article, in a way that is clear and easy to read and understand.

Writers using the APA format have to use simple adjectives and plain language and should limit the use of figurative language to cases where it is necessary.

Usage of complex poetic devices in their writing, should also be avoided.

All options above contain information on what writers should do to avoid poetic language when writing in APA format.

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