Eliminating Redundancy and Wordiness in Writing

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is redundancy in writing?
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Redundancy in writing refers to the unnecessary repetition of words or ideas that do not add value to the text.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is wordiness in writing?
Back
Wordiness in writing is the use of more words than necessary to convey an idea, making the text less clear and concise.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to be concise in writing?
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Being concise in writing means expressing ideas clearly and directly, using the fewest words necessary.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a redundant phrase?
Back
"Each and every" is a redundant phrase; it can be simplified to just "every."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify wordiness in a sentence?
Back
Look for phrases that can be shortened or simplified without losing meaning, such as "due to the fact that" which can be replaced with "because."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the impact of redundancy on writing?
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Redundancy can make writing less effective, as it can confuse readers and dilute the main message.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a concise alternative to 'the reason for the failure of the project'?
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'The project's failure' is a concise alternative.
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