The adjectives are highlighted in blue. While "a, an, the" are adjectives (specifically articles), they are not marked below. To get a sense of the value of adjectives in communicating essential meaning, read the following sentences and exclude the adjectives. Much of the meaning is lost.
1. Ethel Weed was a feature writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer in the 1930s.
2. In the 1940s she opened a public relations office handling publicity for women's organizations.
3. In 1943 she closed her office to join the Women's Army Corp and served as a recruiting officer.
4. Arriving with army occupation forces in Japan, Weed was charged with creating educational programs for Japanese women.
5. She promoted female suffrage which was granted in December 1945.
6. She used radio, motion picture, and newspaper promotions to encourage eligible women to vote.
7. Drawing on her personal experience with women's clubs in America, she fostered similar organizations in Japan to spread democratic ideals.
8. She assisted legal experts in revising Japan's Civil Code to grant additional rights to women.
9. She conducted speaking tours throughout Japan to enlist female support for progressive legislation.
10. In 1971 Japanese government officials honored Ethel Weed for her tireless efforts on behalf of Japanese women.
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