Instead of saying "she" and "he," some writers use new, "invented" pronouns like "hir" and "ze" that refer to a person of either gender. Why would these writers want new pronouns?
A) New pronouns reform sexist language to make it more gender neutral.
B) New pronouns make their work more distinctive, and novelty is a great selling point.
C) New pronouns are useful in works written by more than one author, at least one man and one woman.
D) New pronouns help to start a social movement.
E) New pronouns make English more like Latin.

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The use of new, gender-neutral pronouns like "hir" and "ze" can help to eliminate gender bias in language and promote greater inclusivity. This is especially important for writers who want to acknowledge and respect gender diversity.

Instead of Saying "She" and "He," Some Writers Use New