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?

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Redundancy is the unnecessary repetition of words or ideas in writing, which can make the text less effective.

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How can you avoid wordiness?

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To avoid wordiness, use fewer words to express the same idea, eliminating unnecessary modifiers and phrases.

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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 concise sentence?

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

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Why is it important to avoid wordiness in writing?

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Avoiding wordiness makes writing clearer and more engaging, helping readers understand the message quickly.

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What is a concise way to say 'due to the fact that'?

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You can say 'because' instead.

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What should you do if a sentence feels too long?

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Look for ways to simplify the sentence by removing unnecessary words or phrases.

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What is an example of redundancy in a sentence?

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Saying 'free gift' is redundant because a gift is inherently free.

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How can you identify wordiness in your writing?

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Read your sentences aloud and listen for parts that sound overly complicated or lengthy.