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For Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction, which option best applies comparison and viewpoint to this objective: AO3: compare writers' viewpoints and perspectives across two non-fiction sources.

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Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction

Question

  1. A. Compare both viewpoints with a similarity, a difference and a whereas link for : compare writers' viewpoints and
  2. B. Write about only one source in Comparing writers' methods and perspectives
  3. C. List two ideas without comparing them for : compare writers' viewpoints and
  4. D. Use a quotation without explaining the contrast in Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction

Answer

: compare writers' viewpoints and answer: Compare both viewpoints with a similarity, a difference and a whereas link for : compare writers' viewpoints and.

Explanation

: compare writers' viewpoints and uses Compare both viewpoints with a similarity, a difference and a whereas link for : compare writers' viewpoints and because it matches the comparison and viewpoint focus for Comparing writers' methods and perspectives. It separates the skill from weaker choices and keeps the response tied to the exact objective. Use AO3: compare both sources with a clear similarity, difference and whereas link instead of writing two separate summaries. Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction should compare both sources by naming similar and different ideas rather than treating them separately. Comparing writers' methods and perspectives should plan audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and structure before drafting.

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viewpoint: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Comparing writers' methods and perspectives instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "AO3: compare writers' viewpoints and perspectives across two non-fiction sources."

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