What is wordiness?
Wordiness & Redundancy

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Wordiness refers to the use of more words than necessary to convey an idea, 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 identify wordy sentences?
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Look for phrases that can be simplified or shortened without losing meaning, such as 'due to the fact that' instead of 'because'.
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What is a concise way to express 'in the event that'?
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You can simply say 'if'.
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What does it mean to omit unnecessary information?
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Omitting unnecessary information means removing words or phrases that do not add value to the sentence, making it clearer.
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Provide an example of a redundant phrase.
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'Free gift' is redundant because a gift is inherently free.
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What is the impact of wordiness on writing?
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Wordiness can confuse readers, obscure the main point, and make writing less engaging.
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