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What would weaken AO4 in a comparative answer?.
- A.Writing two separate mini-essays without linking the texts through linguistic concepts.
- B.Using a comparative phrase to connect a shared discourse feature.
- C.Explaining how both texts position their audiences differently.
- D.Comparing how context affects lexical choices in each text.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- Writing two separate mini-essays without linking the texts through linguistic concepts.
Explanation
Why this works
The correct option identifies a common AO4 weakness: separate comments do not explore connections. AO4 needs direct comparison using concepts, methods, similarities and differences.
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