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In Methods of language analysis for Paper 2, a candidate works with an investigation table comparing lexical choices across age groups. For Applying methods to diversity and change, which answer best addresses task 4 by applying audience positioning to the objective: Use methods of language analysis to describe features of language diversity and change?.
- A.Use audience positioning in the an investigation table comparing lexical choices across age groups to explain Use methods of language analysis to describe features of language diversity and change.
- B.Only copy terminology from Applying methods to diversity and change without linking it to evidence in the data.
- C.Ignore Methods of language analysis for Paper 2 context and give a general opinion about whether the text is effective.
- D.Replace analysis with a memorised definition that does not address task code metoflananaforpap2-664-4.
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- Use audience positioning in the an investigation table comparing lexical choices across age groups to explain Use methods of language analysis to describe features of language diversity and change.
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This is the strongest answer because it keeps the response anchored to Applying methods to diversity and change, uses the specific an investigation table comparing lexical choices across age groups, and links audience positioning to evidence rather than relying on generic recall. The other options either avoid data, ignore context, or use terminology without analysis.
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