# reader-first/abstract-reference-chain

Nearby sentences keep referring to generic problems, shapes, paths, or capabilities instead of naming the concrete facts.

- Default level: `warn`
- Confidence: `medium`
- Evidence source: Document context
- Category: Directness

Compares evidence across a paragraph, nearby sentences, or the complete document.

[Rule page](https://slopsift.dev/rules/abstract-reference-chain/)
[Source](https://github.com/NikhilVerma/writinglint/blob/main/packages/rulepack-reader-first/src/rules/abstract-reference-chain.ts)
[Report a false positive or missed finding](https://github.com/NikhilVerma/writinglint/issues/new?template=false-positive.yml&title=rule%3A%20reader-first%2Fabstract-reference-chain)