Asked by caleb
Why might a speaker choose NOT to use contractions in a formal speech?
Contractions are rude.
Contractions are too short.
Contractions are improper.
Contractions are informal.
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Contractions are informal.
Speakers avoid them in formal speeches because they can make the tone sound casual or conversational, undermining the formality and authority the speaker wants to convey.
Speakers avoid them in formal speeches because they can make the tone sound casual or conversational, undermining the formality and authority the speaker wants to convey.
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