As You Revise, Make Your Writing Clear by Using Specific

question 49

True/False

As you revise, make your writing clear by using specific verbs, concrete nouns, and vivid adjectives.

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Definitions:

Church Committee

A U.S. Senate committee in the 1970s that investigated abuses by the CIA, NSA, FBI, and IRS, leading to reforms and greater oversight of intelligence agencies.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies, roughly from the end of World War II to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Abusive Actions

Behaviors that intentionally cause harm or distress to a person, which can include physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse.

Resigned President

A president who has voluntarily stepped down from office before the completion of their term.