Publication Date

11-1-2001

Document Type

Article

Organizational Units

Sturm College of Law

Keywords

Repetition

Abstract

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.

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