Clarity

Amazon

- Overlapping Meanings - Many phrases we use have overlapping meanings. We should always be on the lookout for them. Here are some commonly used (or misused) examples: People often ask the question, "Where does the Amazon begin?" People often ask, "Where does the Amazon begin?" [concise] The river grows with each and every tributary. The river grows with each tributary. [concise] The river grows with every tributary. [concise] The consensus of opinion was that the dock must be replaced. The consensus was that the dock must be replaced. [concise] Kokory had little trouble convincing everyone to cooperate together. Kokory had little trouble convincing everyone to cooperate. [concise] No one rested until the dock was absolutely complete. No one rested until the dock was complete. [concise] The new dock looked exactly identical to its predecessor. The new dock looked identical to its predecessor. [concise] These examples in bold font show how we can better serve our readers -- with writing that is elegant and concise. Remember: brevity is no sin; and clarity is a virtue.

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