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

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Section B Viewpoint writing

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A. Track the opening, shift, focus or ending and explain how the structure guides the reader for Address alternative views where appropriate
B. Treat structure as a single adjective in Developing viewpoint and argument
C. Ignore sequence, pace and paragraph focus for Address alternative views where appropriate
D. Only describe what happens in the text in Section B Viewpoint writing

Answer

Address alternative views where appropriate answer: Track the opening, shift, focus or ending and explain how the structure guides the reader for Address alternative views where appropriate.

Explanation

Address alternative views where appropriate uses Track the opening, shift, focus or ending and explain how the structure guides the reader for Address alternative views where appropriate because it matches the structural development focus for Developing viewpoint and argument. It separates the skill from weaker choices and keeps the response tied to the exact objective. Use AO2 structure: track focus, opening, ending, shift, pace or sequence, then explain how the reader is guided through the text. 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.