Elaboration Techniques

What type of elaboration is this: "The CMAS helps us prepare students for college," said Dr. Emery.

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What type of elaboration is this: In 2015, 85% of 6th graders at DMS were proficient on the CMAS ELA test.

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What type of elaboration is this: One time at my friend's birthday party, I ate so much cake that I threw up and everyone saw!

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What type of elaboration is this: Imagine a world where you never had to take another test.

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My math professor is always finding crazy ways to get our attention. Just yesterday, for example, he wore a bright yellow high silk hat and electric blue shiny shoes to class. This is an example of

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