Specificity is a writing trait that\u2019s hard to overlook or under rate.<\/p>\n
For adding supporting details when writing, speaking, or tweeting,<\/p>\n
Cuts out more than a few misunderstandings that bear repeating.<\/p>\n
Now take a statement said in jest, \u201cThe White House is a dump.\u201d<\/p>\n
If disregarding a sarcastic tone, it caused much grief to Mr. Trump.<\/p>\n
Historically elegant, the White House is all commentators agree,<\/p>\n
But leaving supporting details out fills aggrieved critics with glee.<\/p>\n
With air conditioning (and staffers) leaking, old windows creaking<\/p>\n
Vacationing away from the White House is, of course, stress relieving.<\/p>\n
So take this as a cautionary tale\u2014add supporting details to your papers,<\/p>\n
essay and short answer questions, and you\u2019ll not regret the extra labor.<\/p>\n
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