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Details 🟪 Details are the specific facts, examples, and words used to support a main idea and add color to your writing.
Jana was nice. (few details)
Jana gave me a fresh-picked daisy because I looked sad. (effective details)
Try this: When you are writing, use details that are specific and clear. Try to stay away from words like good, is, and nice because they are not specific and clear.
Dialogue 🟪 Dialogue lets people in your writing speak for themselves.
“What’s this?” I asked, looking at the daisy in my hand.
Jana replied, “I picked it for you.”
“Why?”
She shrugged. “Daisies make me happy. And you look sad.”