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For Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction, which option best applies comparison and viewpoint to this objective: Avoid listing techniques without explaining their effect in the source.

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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 Avoid listing techniques without explaining
  2. B. Write about only one source in Analysing language in non-fiction
  3. C. List two ideas without comparing them for Avoid listing techniques without explaining
  4. D. Use a quotation without explaining the contrast in Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction

Answer

Avoid listing techniques without explaining answer: Compare both viewpoints with a similarity, a difference and a whereas link for Avoid listing techniques without explaining.

Explanation

Avoid listing techniques without explaining uses Compare both viewpoints with a similarity, a difference and a whereas link for Avoid listing techniques without explaining because it matches the comparison and viewpoint focus for Analysing language in non-fiction. 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. 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.

Common mistake

effect: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Analysing language in non-fiction 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 "Avoid listing techniques without explaining their effect in the source."

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