diff --git a/README b/README
index 7ee2982..67330f5 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -119,11 +119,15 @@ Supported PAM module parameters are:
                 http://api.yubico.com/wsapi/verify?id=%d&otp=%s
 
   "verbose_otp":
-                This argument is used to show the OTP when it is entered.
+                This argument is used to show the OTP when it is entered,
+		i.e. to enable terminal echo of entered characters.
                 You are advised to not use this, if you are using two factor
-                authentication. Also, it requires the service using the pam
-                module to display custom fields. (e.g. OpenSSH requires you
-                to configure "ChallengeResponseAuthentication no")
+                authentication because that will display your password on the
+                screen.
+
+                This requires the service using the PAM module to
+                display custom fields.  For example, OpenSSH requires
+                you to configure "ChallengeResponseAuthentication no".
 
   "ldap_uri": specify the LDAP server URI (e.g. ldap://localhost).