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Close-up words (a rather strange term!) simply means using a specific word rather than a general word.
Here are some examples:
General: She concentrated on her studies.
Close-up, specific: She concentrated on studying Shakespeare.
General: She learned a lot in the degree.
Close-up, specific: He learned a lot about mathematical formulas.
General: Sally liked wildflowers and roses.
Close-up, specific: Sally liked dandelions and American Beauty red roses.
General: I ate protein and carbohydrates last night.
Close-up, specific: I ate eggs and home fried potatoes last night.
General: I like colors.
Close-up, specific: I like red and blue, but not purple.
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∙ 8y ago
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoIn the English language, we have generic, impersonal, grouping words. But instead of generic wording, we can use precise and specific words! Close-up words (a rather strange term for this!) simply means very specific words:
Generic: I ate food.
Specific: I ate Hot Dogs and beans.
Generic: Her clothing was ripped.
Specific: Her red dress was ripped.
Generic: She went shopping.
Specific: She went to Sally's Dress Shop.
Generic: weed, plant
Specific: dandelions
Generic: class
Specific: math class
Generic: I detest numbers.
Specific: I detest factoring.
Generic: She wore expensive jewelry.
Specific: She wore a diamond ring.
All "close-up" words mean is to avoid being general. Use specifics.
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What do you use to put abstract ideas into close-up words?
Concrete illustrations are used to put abstract ideas into close-up words. The concrete words could be described as tangible descriptions.
Which is an important part of close reading?
Looking up the meanings of words.
To put abstract ideas into close up words use blank descripitions?
To put abstract ideas into close up words you would need to use concrete descriptions. This will ensure that the reader will get a true understanding of what you mean.
To put abstract ideas into close-up words use what descriptions?
Concrete descriptions are used to put abstract ideas into close up words. Concrete descriptions provide readers with the ability to see exactly what the writer means.
Are synonyms words close in meaning or words that have opposite meanings?
Words close in meaning.
Can you give words of antonyms?
antonyms are opposites. some examples are: open-close, in-out, up-down, strong-weak
When was Up Close created?
Close Up was created in 2004.
What words is the best close-up word Aplant Bzuncchini Cfood Dvegetable?
The options must be provided in order for someone to know which word is the best close-up word. Not knowing this makes it difficult to know which is correct.
What words with same sound as close?
Some words that have the same sound as "close" are "clothes," "chose," and "those."
Which of the following words is the best close-up word A plant B zucchini C food D vegetable?
A plant
How do you tell your crush you like him since the 3 grade?
u open then close your mouth. if ure lucky words will come out... u open then close your mouth. if ure lucky words will come out... u open then close your mouth. if ure lucky words will come out... u open then close your mouth. if ure lucky words will come out... u open then close your mouth. if ure lucky words will come out... u open then close your mouth. if ure lucky words will come out...
What is a close up perspective?
A close up perspective is the closest you can get to something.
