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The Gift of Understanding
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The Gift of Understanding

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Which of the following is a reason why writers may use redundant phrases?

  • To impress readers with their writing skills
  • To confuse the reader
  • To add weight or power to their sentences
  • To meet word count requirements (correct)
  • What is one strategy the text suggests for avoiding redundant phrases?

  • Enlisting the help of a friend or teacher to identify redundant phrases (correct)
  • Using more adjectives and adverbs to enhance the writing
  • Including multiple metaphors and vivid verbs in the writing
  • Adding fluff to make the writing sound official
  • Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach for emphasizing certain parts of your writing?

  • Piling up unnecessary adjectives (correct)
  • Using a striking metaphor or vivid verb
  • Using sentence or paragraph length
  • Including a short but impactful conclusion sentence
  • What should writers do when they have said everything they had to say but are still under the word count?

    <p>Ask someone else for feedback and address their questions or objections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is more impressive in formal writing according to the text?

    <p>Clarity and precision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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