Specific, definite, concrete Prefer the specific to the general, the definite to the vague, the concrete to the abstract. William Strunk Jr. & E.B. White, The Elements of Style examples
Lawn Order In communities across America, lawns that are brown or overgrown are considered especially heinous. Elite squads of dedicated individuals have been deputized by their local governments or homeowners’ associations to take action against those whose lawns fail to meet community standards. Call them—lawn enforcement agents. Roman Mars & Kurt Kohlstedt, 99% Invisible 99percentinvisible.org The American lawn