Explain the Difference Between Specific and Abstract Language

question 35

Essay

Explain the difference between specific and abstract language.Give three examples that illustrate how and why an abstract term can be made more specific.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax on the manufacturing, sale, or consumption of a particular good or service within a country.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of that good or service that suppliers are willing and able to provide at each price level.

Before-tax

A financial figure or situation measured without considering the effects of taxation.

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods, services, or transactions, often with the aim of reducing their consumption or generating revenue for the government.