Question

“It is said that a long string of small metal circles welded together by a blacksmith is more likely to be pulled apart if one of the small metal circles is not as strong as the rest of the small metal circles.”


“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.”


Why is the shorter version more effective? check all that apply.

1. It makes the idea clearer.

2. It is more concise.

3. It is more easily understood.

4. It creates a stronger image.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer would be option B and C, It is more concise and It is more easily understood.

Explanation:

In the shorter version, the word 'Chain' replaces the longer sentence, ' long string of small metal circles welded together by a blacksmith', which is more commonly known by people. It makes the sentence shorter and concise and above all, easy to understand.

The sentence means that the chain is as strong as its weakest link, which means if any of the link of the chain is weak, the whole chain is considered weak, as it can break the whole chain.

So the shorter version is clearly easy to understand and is more concise, which gives a short compact and easy understand of what is being said.

Answer 2

Answer:

2). It is more concise.

3). It is more easily understood.

Explanation:

The shorter version is more impressive and efficacious as it conveys the key idea in a brief, significant, and appealing manner that attracts the readers' attention, interest, and allows them to have a clear and convenient understanding. The longer version becomes a bit monotonous and complicated for the readers that reduce the efficacy of the idea and muddy the writing. While the short and crisp sentences not only help in capturing the attention but also convey the intended message or idea clearly and comprehensively. Thus, options 2 and 3 are the correct answers.