Specific Example
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Definition
A concrete historical, scientific, professional, or hypothetical case used to develop an argument.
Specific Example in plain English
Name a concrete case and explain the causal link to your claim. An example earns value from analysis—what it demonstrates and why—not from famous names or elaborate detail.
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