Words like very and really usually strengthen descriptions.

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Which revision most effectively removes vagueness from this sentence?Something bad happened that night. A. Something terrible occurred that night.B. A bad thing changed everything.C. The phone rang at 2:17 a.m., and no one spoke on the other end.D. That night was bad for everyone.

Strong storytelling relies on specific nouns, verbs, and details.

Why should writers avoid using the word good?A. It is informalB. It lacks specificityC. It is grammatically incorrectD. It is too emotional

Which sentence relies most on reader interpretation instead of writer control? A. He slammed the door behind him.B. His voice dropped, and his hands curled into fists.C. He was angry about what happened.D. The room fell silent.

Which word is weakest in a narrative context?A. SprawlingB. InterestingC. JaggedD. Clenched

Which word below is NOT inherently weak but becomes weak through overuse? A. StuffB. SaidC. ThingD. Nice