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Substitute Replace: Overused words Weak verbs with strong verbs Weak adjectives with strong adjectives Common nouns with proper nouns “dead” words Substitute or replace

Take Out Take out: Unnecessary repetitions Unimportant or irrelevant information Parts that might belong in another piece

Add Add: Detail Description New information Figurative language Development Clarification of meanings Expanded ideas

Rearrange Rearrange: The sequence to produce a desired effect The order for a more logical flow