Wordiness, Redundancy, Being Concise FLASHCARD
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is wordiness?
Back
Wordiness refers to the use of more words than necessary to convey an idea, making sentences longer and less clear.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is redundancy in writing?
Back
Redundancy is the unnecessary repetition of words or ideas in writing, which can make the text less effective.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you avoid wordiness?
Back
To avoid wordiness, use concise language and eliminate unnecessary words or phrases.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to be concise?
Back
Being concise means expressing ideas clearly and in as few words as possible without losing meaning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a concise sentence?
Back
"I don't like shrimp." is more concise than "The honest truth is that I really do not like shrimp very much."
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CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to avoid wordiness?
Back
Avoiding wordiness improves clarity, makes writing more engaging, and helps the reader understand the message quickly.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a more concise way to say 'There are possibly only three reasons'?
Back
"There are three possible reasons."
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CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
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