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Play It Again, Sam: Repetition-Part Ii, K.K. Duvivier
Play It Again, Sam: Repetition-Part Ii, K.K. Duvivier
Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship
Repetition plays a key role in legal writing. The September "Scrivener" addressed using repetition to ensure accuracy, to build emphasis, and to connect ideas. This article focuses on using repetition to make readers comfortable with the writer's use of authorities and to alert them to key wording. In addition, the article explores balancing the use of repetition to avoid making readers bored or irritated.
Play It Again, Sam: Repetition-Part I, K.K. Duvivier
Play It Again, Sam: Repetition-Part I, K.K. Duvivier
Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship
Repetition is part of learning. Advertising specialists do not expect their message to stick with consumers until the ad has aired at least three times. Yet, too much repetition can be both distracting and irritating. This column, and Part II, which will appear in the November 2001 issue, will address the role of repetition in legal writing.