Cliches and jargon are avoided, except for effect. If used, fragments work well, contributing not detracting. Dialogue, if used, sounds natural. The language is functional, prosaic, and mechanical. The flow and rhythm of the writing do not consistently fit and enhance the meaning.
Sentences hang together, get the job done.
There may be some variation in sentence length and structure, but these are not consistently crafted for effect. The language communicates but rarely captures the reader's imagination. Still, the writing may have some fine moments. The use of colorful language, if present, sometimes seems contrived. Sporadic use of precisewords results in writing that is commonplace and routine.