Precise Language
Work to make your writing as precise as possible. In doing so, you communicate more meaning using fewer words. In other words, you make your writing more concise. Choose exact verbs, modifiers, and nouns to help you transmit an exact meaning.
IMPRECISE VS. PRECISE
Verbs
Emilia participated in the protest.
Emilia organized the march on the capital.
Hannah won't deal with sales meetings
Hannah won't attend sales meetings.
Dick can relate to Jane.
Dick understands Jane's feelings.
Modifiers
These bad instructions confused me.
These disorganized, vague instructions left me with no idea how to repair the leak.
Toy Story is a good movie with fun for all.
Toy Story is a clever animated film with humor, adventure, and romance.
We had a nice time with you.
We enjoyed eating your food, drinking your wine, and swimming in your pool.
Nouns
I always have trouble with this computer.
I can never get this computer to save or to print.
I like to have fun when I take a vacation.
I like to swim, fish, and eat out when I'm on vacation.
Let me grab some things from my locker.
Let me grab my purse and books from my locker.
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