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Description

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Detail Importance

Adding details helps the listener understand the subject more thoroughly.

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His description included the color, shape, and size, clarifying what he meant.
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Objective or Subjective

Descriptions can be factual or influenced by personal feelings and opinions.

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The scientist's description was objective, while the artist's was full of emotion.
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Avoid Vagueness

Vague descriptions can lead to misunderstandings; be as specific as possible.

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Instead of 'big dog', her description said 'a large, brown Great Dane'.
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