8. when using precise language, the goal is to use
o a. words and phrases that are directly related to the topic at hand.
o b. words in a way that gives them meaning beyond what they state.
o c. the least amount of words necessary to clearly and accurately convey meaning.
o d. words that appeal to the readers' five senses-touch, hearing, sight, smell, and taste

A. words and phrases that are directly related to the topic at hand.

Explanation:

If you want to be precise, you will use words that are straight to the point; you will not beat about the bush but rather be direct and not hide your intentions. You will use words that are specific and closely related to the topic you are talking about. If you use words that are vague, you will not get your ideas across as well as you would with precise language which makes everything clear.

the pronoun reference replaces a noun, but you have to make sure there's no room for confusion.

in the first sentence "her" could be referring to shely or to the sister. the answer there is "shelly called her sister and told her about the new baby."

in the second sentence "it" could be referring to the roof or the floor. the answer there is "since the roof leaks on the family room floor, we need to repair the roof."

b

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