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A student compares how two articles represent young speakers, using lexical choices and discourse positioning from both texts. Which AO is most directly targeted?.
- A.AO4, because the response explores connections across texts using linguistic concepts and methods.
- B.AO1, because comparison is never part of A-Level English Language.
- C.AO3, because the response must ignore connections between texts.
- D.AO5, because the student is writing a new article.
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- AO4, because the response explores connections across texts using linguistic concepts and methods.
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The correct option is AO4 because the student is making connections across two texts and using linguistic concepts such as lexical choice and discourse positioning to support comparison.
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