What is Using clear, strong language?

Using clear, strong language means saying what you mean without confusing words or extra fluff, like when you tell your friend exactly what game to play instead of describing it in a long, wiggly way.

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your best friend. If you say, "I'm hiding under the big red couch," that's clear and strong language, it tells them exactly where to look! But if you say, "I’m kind of somewhere near the place where the cat sleeps most of the time," that’s more like a riddle. Your friend might take forever to find you!

Think about writing a letter to your grandma. If you write, "I had fun at school today," she knows how you're feeling. But if you say, "The time I spent in the building where I learn stuff was kind of pleasant," it’s like eating jelly without knowing it's jelly, you can still taste it, but it takes longer to figure out what it is!

Using clear, strong language helps people understand you faster and feel closer to what you're saying.