🏫 College Advising

A college advisor notices a student's essay, while technically proficient, lacks a distinctive personal voice and sounds overly formal. What is the most effective strategy to help the student infuse their authentic voice into the essay?

A Advise the student to use more complex vocabulary and literary devices to sound more sophisticated.
B Encourage the student to read the essay aloud to identify areas where their natural speaking rhythm or personality is missing.
C Suggest writing the essay entirely from a third-person perspective to achieve objectivity.
D Recommend finding sample essays online and adopting their writing style.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Reading aloud helps students catch awkward phrasing and compare the essay's tone to their natural voice, making it easier to adjust language and rhythm for authenticity and personal expression.

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