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Revising for Word Choice ■
Substitute specific words for general ones and improve connotation. Ask these questions to revise for word choice:
- Do I use specific nouns and verbs?
- Do I use colorful modifiers when they are needed?
- Do my words create the right feeling?
Making Changes
This excerpt shows the changes the writer made in word choice for a spooky story.
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