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For Section B Viewpoint writing, which option best applies writing for audience and purpose 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. Plan the audience, purpose, form, tone and viewpoint before choosing vocabulary and structure for Address alternative views where appropriate
B. Use the same register for every task in Developing viewpoint and argument
C. Ignore form, paragraphing and argument for Address alternative views where appropriate
D. Add descriptive detail without controlling tone in Section B Viewpoint writing

Answer

Address alternative views where appropriate answer: Plan the audience, purpose, form, tone and viewpoint before choosing vocabulary and structure for Address alternative views where appropriate.

Explanation

Address alternative views where appropriate uses Plan the audience, purpose, form, tone and viewpoint before choosing vocabulary and structure for Address alternative views where appropriate because it matches the writing for audience and purpose focus for Developing viewpoint and argument. It separates the skill from weaker choices and keeps the response tied to the exact objective. Use AO5: choose audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and paragraph structure before selecting vocabulary. 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.