______ refers to using precise words that clarify meaning by narrowing what is understood from a general category to a particular item or group within that category.
a. Specific language
b. Vivid language
c. Generic language
d. Sensory language
a. Specific language
Specific language refers to using precise words that clarify meaning by narrowing what is understood from a general category to a particular item or group within that category. Choosing specific language is easier when you have a large working vocabulary.
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