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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ In this exercise, you'll create your own pixel art maker which will allow a user
 
 More specifically, your pixel art maker should allow a user to do the following.
 
-1. Start with a blank canvas of "pixels".
+1. Start with a blank canvas of pixels.
 1. Select a color from a palette.
 1. Paint the pixels on the canvas using the selected color.
 1. Repeat step 2.