Asked by Nuowen Gleeson on Sep 25, 2024
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The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the answer that correctly identifies the underlined portion of the sentence as wordy or trite. The sun is an example of a medium heat, medium weight star. The hottest stars are blue in color , and the coolest stars are red.
A) wordy
B) trite
Medium Heat
A moderate level of temperature used in cooking or heating, typically between low and high settings.
Coolest Stars
Stars with the lowest surface temperatures compared to other stars, characterized by their red or brownish color and low brightness.
- Identify sentences filled with superfluous language and platitudes.
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KH
Keota Holroyd2 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The underlined portion "medium heat, medium weight" is wordy as it uses two words to convey one idea. A more concise statement could be "The sun is a medium-sized star".
Learning Objectives
- Identify sentences filled with superfluous language and platitudes.