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A student is staring at a blank page, unable to start their college essay. Which technique is most likely to help them overcome initial writer's block?

A Advising them to take a week-long break from writing.
B Suggesting they free-write continuously for 10-15 minutes without stopping or editing.
C Telling them to meticulously outline every paragraph before writing a single sentence.
D Recommending they immediately pick a completely different essay topic.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Free-writing is an effective technique to overcome writer's block as it encourages students to generate ideas and get words on the page without the pressure of perfection or structure, often leading to unexpected breakthroughs.

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