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For Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction, which option best applies comparison and viewpoint to this objective: Explain similarities and differences in how writers present an issue or theme.

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Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction

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

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Explain similarities and differences in answer: Compare both viewpoints with a similarity, a difference and a whereas link for Explain similarities and differences in.

Explanation

Explain similarities and differences in uses Compare both viewpoints with a similarity, a difference and a whereas link for Explain similarities and differences in 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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similarities: summary instead of analysis

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For Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction, which option best applies inference from evidence to this objective: Explain similarities and differences in how writers present an issue or theme.