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For Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction, which option best applies language method and reader effect to this objective: Analyse how a writer positions the reader to respond to an issue or theme.

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Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction

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A. Identify word choice or imagery, explain the reader effect, and link it to writer purpose for Analyse how a writer positions
B. Name a technique without explaining its effect in Analysing language in non-fiction
C. Discuss paragraph order instead of language choice for Analyse how a writer positions
D. Give a personal reaction without textual support in Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction

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Analyse how a writer positions answer: Identify word choice or imagery, explain the reader effect, and link it to writer purpose for Analyse how a writer positions.

Explanation

Analyse how a writer positions uses Identify word choice or imagery, explain the reader effect, and link it to writer purpose for Analyse how a writer positions because it matches the language method and reader effect focus for Analysing language in non-fiction. It separates the skill from weaker choices and keeps the response tied to the exact objective. Use AO2: name the language method, such as word choice or imagery, then explain the reader effect and writer purpose. Analysing language in non-fiction needs a language method, such as word choice or imagery, linked to reader effect. Analysing language in non-fiction should plan audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and structure before drafting. Analysing language in non-fiction should use a formal presentation, speak to the audience, listen and respond to each question or feedback, and use accurate Standard English register.

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