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Clarity Quote by Rae Armantrout

“clarity need not be equivalent to / readability. How readable is the world?” quote by Rae Armantrout
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“clarity need not be equivalent to / readability. How readable is the world?”

Rae Armantrout

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Clarity and Readability", 2013

She questions whether clarity equates to readability, urging scrutiny of how we perceive the world.

In simple terms: Clarity isn’t the same as being readable.

Key Takeaway

Examine how clarity shapes understanding.

Themes

perception language philosophy

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading groups
  • writing workshops
  • critical essays

Key Concepts

literary theory cognitive bias communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate clarity from readability?
  • What impacts make the world readable?
A Different Perspective

Clarity can be misleading.

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