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For Section B Viewpoint writing, which option best applies language method and reader effect to this objective: Address alternative views where appropriate to strengthen an argument.

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Section B Viewpoint writing

Question

A. Identify word choice or imagery, explain the reader effect, and link it to writer purpose for Address alternative views where appropriate
B. Name a technique without explaining its effect in Developing viewpoint and argument
C. Discuss paragraph order instead of language choice for Address alternative views where appropriate
D. Give a personal reaction without textual support in Section B Viewpoint writing

Answer

Address alternative views where appropriate answer: Identify word choice or imagery, explain the reader effect, and link it to writer purpose for Address alternative views where appropriate.

Explanation

Address alternative views where appropriate uses Identify word choice or imagery, explain the reader effect, and link it to writer purpose for Address alternative views where appropriate because it matches the language method and reader effect focus for Developing viewpoint and argument. 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. Developing viewpoint and argument should plan audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and structure before drafting.

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argument: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Developing viewpoint and argument 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 "Address alternative views where appropriate to strengthen an argument."

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For Section B Viewpoint writing, which option best applies inference from evidence to this objective: Address alternative views where appropriate to strengthen an argument.