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In the article The Qualities of Good Writing by Jacqueline Berke, Berke explains qualities a writer must know to provide a good quality writing. She begins with the idea that when writing, it is better to be concise and to the point than have lengthy paragraphs. Berke emphasizes that in order to provide the best quality writing there are three qualities the paper must have to be considered good. The first quality is economy. This means the writer should never include unnecessary sentences and unnecessary words in a paragraph. Writing should be effective and satisfying. Another quality of good writing is simplicity. However, this does not mean to make writing as simple and plain as possible, but it means to make sure as to avoid exaggeration in writing. Finally, the last quality for of good writing is clarity. In other words, writing …show more content…

The writer should know not to get off topic. She points out that when writing, the writer should always be aware of the reader, and make sure they are able to understand what the point the writer is trying to make. Berke always emphasizes the idea that writing should be understandable, informative, and appealing to all readers. Berke establishes her argument by rhetorical questions and logos. By the author’s usage of rhetorical questions, she is able to make the readers realize that sometimes a short and right to the point sentence is much more effective than a long paraphrase. For example, she uses the quote “I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death”, she then gives a longer sentence that basically says the same thing. She proceeds to ask the reader, “How does

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