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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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
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.