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Wordy

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Brevity valuedPlay
In many contexts, especially formal writing, being concise is preferred over being wordy. SlideInstead of a wordy document, she prepared a brief summary.
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Listener fatiguePlay
Wordy speeches or explanations can lead to listeners losing interest or becoming confused. SlideThe lecturer's wordy presentation caused the audience to lose focus.
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Clarity mattersPlay
Using fewer words can often lead to clearer, more understandable communication. SlideHer point was lost in her wordy argument.