Types of Elaboration

1. Anecdotes: a short little story that develops or illustrates an idea or point being made.

2. Examples: provides more specific information.

3. Definition: restatements of unfamiliar words or phrases.

4. Statistics and/or Facts: numbers and information that helps support the idea or point being made.

5. Quotations: person’s direct words that helps support idea or point being made.

6. Descriptions: creates a vivid image. (use adverbs, adjectives, vivid verbs)

Using sensory details:

Sight

Smell

Taste

Touch/feeling

Sound