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A student crafts an opinion article for a young adult audience, then controls register, structure and rhetorical choices to achieve a persuasive purpose. Which AO is central?.
- A.AO5, because the student demonstrates expertise and creativity in using English for communication.
- B.AO1, because original writing is assessed only by terminology.
- C.AO3, because writing choices are never linked to audience or purpose.
- D.AO4, because original writing must compare two source texts.
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- AO5, because the student demonstrates expertise and creativity in using English for communication.
Explanation
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AO5 is the correct option because it assesses expert and creative use of English. The student's control of audience, register, structure and rhetorical choices shows purposeful communication.
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