In revision for development, what does that entail?

• A. Adding details, examples, and explanations to support claims
• B. Rewriting every sentence for style
• C. Focusing solely on grammar errors
• D. Removing all supports to make it shorter

Answer: (A)

Revision for development is about strengthening your argument by expanding and clarifying ideas with details, examples, and explanations that support your claims. After you draft, you look to deepen the reasoning: add concrete evidence, such as statistics, anecdotes, or definitions, and show explicitly how that evidence backs each claim and connects to your thesis. This helps readers follow the logic from your point to your conclusion and makes the overall argument more persuasive. It’s not just about polishing language or fixing errors; it’s about building and clarifying your reasoning so the claims are well-supported and coherent.

Other approaches focus on surface issues like style or grammar, or remove support to shorten the piece, which doesn't develop the argument. That's why adding details, examples, and explanations to support claims is the correct focus for development.