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Can overuse of reflexive pronouns detract from the quality of a written piece?

Cydney Knibb

Reflexive pronouns are words like "myself," "yourself," "himself," and "herself" that are used to talk about someone doing something to themselves. For example, "I brush myself" or "He hits himself."

Using reflexive pronouns too much can make a written piece sound strange and not very good. It's like when you repeat a word over and over again – it starts to sound weird and loses its meaning.

Sometimes, using reflexive pronouns is important to make sure people understand what you mean. But if you use them too much, it can make your writing hard to read and not sound natural.

So the answer to the question is: Yes, overusing reflexive pronouns can detract from the quality of a written piece. It's important to use them only when necessary and not too much.