What is Vertical Acronym?
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One of those cliché presentation aids that places the letters of the key word vertically and assigns a word or sentence to each letter.
Here is an example of a vertical acronym:
S-Size up the situation.
U-Undue haste makes waste.
R-Remember where you are.
V-Vanquish fear and panic.
I-Improvise (use your Imagination).
V-Value your life.
A-Act like the natives.
L-Live by your wits.
(US Army Ranger Handbook 2006)
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Short version: E&Y
Audit sweatshop.
I worked 80 hours for E&Y last week, but apparently I was underutilized relative to my pee..
