By using a word such as now to replace the five-word, 17-letter phrase at this point in time, you are avoiding using
A) connotative language.
B) denotative language.
C) oral language.
D) a euphemism.
E) gobbledygook.

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Replacing a longer, more complex phrase with a simpler, more direct word helps avoid gobbledygook, which refers to overly complex, jargon-heavy, or nonsensical language.

By Using a Word Such as Now to Replace the Five-Word