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An advisor notices a student consistently uses vague, generic adjectives (e.g., "nice," "good," "interesting") in their essay. What specific advice should the advisor provide to improve the essay's impact?

A Suggest replacing them with more sophisticated synonyms from a thesaurus.
B Advise them to use strong verbs and precise, descriptive adjectives to convey specific meaning and emotion.
C Tell them to remove all adjectives to make the writing more direct.
D Recommend using more adverbs to intensify the generic adjectives.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Strong verbs and precise adjectives add specificity, vividness, and emotional depth, transforming vague descriptions into impactful writing that truly engages the reader.

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