Wordiness, Redundancy, Being Concise FLASHCARD

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What is wordiness?

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Wordiness refers to the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning, making sentences longer and less clear.

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What is redundancy in writing?

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Redundancy occurs when the same idea is expressed more than once, often unnecessarily, which can clutter writing.

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How can you avoid wordiness?

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To avoid wordiness, use concise language, eliminate unnecessary words, and focus on the main idea.

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What does it mean to be concise?

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Being concise means expressing ideas clearly and in as few words as possible without losing meaning.

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What is an example of a wordy sentence?

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"I really love the sport of volleyball very much from the bottom of my heart." is wordy.

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How can you improve the sentence: 'The dog was walked by the girls who were sisters'?

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You can improve it by saying, 'The sisters walked the dog.'

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What is the best way to simplify: 'There are possibly only three reasons why she could have done what she did'?

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Simplify it to: 'There are three possible reasons she did that.'

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What does 'picked out' mean in the context of writing?

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'Picked out' can be simplified to 'picked' to make the sentence more concise.

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What should be removed to avoid wordiness in: 'Everyone who attends the grand opening celebration will receive a free gift'?

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The word 'free' can be removed to avoid redundancy.

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What is the purpose of revising sentences for conciseness?

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The purpose is to enhance clarity, improve readability, and make writing more effective.