Specific examples are concrete details or instances that support a claim or argument in an essay. They provide evidence and add credibility to the writer's ideas by making them more relatable and understandable.
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Illustrations: These are vivid and detailed examples that help clarify or explain a point further.
Anecdotes: Short personal stories or accounts that provide real-life examples to support an argument.
Statistics: Numerical data or facts that strengthen an argument with empirical evidence.