Nova revised her verb phrase, "applied for the scholarship" to "rigorously pursued the scholarship," to include vivid imagery.How did Nova’s revision impact her writing?

“Rigorously pursued” is more forceful and vivid than “applied for,” making Nova’s effort feel intense and energetic. This engages the reader and creates excitement, rather than establishing a setting or lowering the verb’s intensity. The best answer is “It engaged the senses creating excitement.”

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