Question

noredink review: introductions great! answer one more correctly to continue. highlight the word or phrase that makes the thesis statement wordy. jem only matures when the failings of the american justice system are witnessed by him.

Explanation:

To determine the wordy phrase, we analyze the sentence structure. The phrase "are witnessed by him" is a passive construction that can be rephrased more concisely (e.g., "he witnesses"). It adds unnecessary length compared to a more direct active - voice alternative.

Answer:

are witnessed by him