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To make your descriptions more vivid, try using precise adverbs.
By doing so, you can make your writing more lively and create
details that help readers visualize images clearly.

Less Precise Adverb        More Precise Adverb

The time traveler walked   The time traveler walked
slowly down the corridor.  stealthily down the corridor.

              Connect Grammar to Writing

As you revise your character description, look for opportunities to
use precise adverbs. These adverbs will help readers visualize the
details and actions you include in your writing.

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