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For Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction, which option best applies comparison and viewpoint to this objective: Select evidence from both sources to support a comparative response.

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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 Select evidence from both sources
B. Write about only one source in Comparing writers' methods and perspectives
C. List two ideas without comparing them for Select evidence from both sources
D. Use a quotation without explaining the contrast in Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction

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Select evidence from both sources answer: Compare both viewpoints with a similarity, a difference and a whereas link for Select evidence from both sources.

Explanation

Select evidence from both sources uses Compare both viewpoints with a similarity, a difference and a whereas link for Select evidence from both sources 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. Select evidence from both sources to should use brief evidence and explain what that evidence implies, so the inference is not just explicit summary. Comparing writers' methods and perspectives should plan audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and structure before drafting.

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For Section A Reading non-fiction and literary non-fiction, which option best applies inference from evidence to this objective: Select evidence from both sources to support a comparative response.