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A student's essay draft describes an event but lacks vividness and emotional depth. What technique should the advisor recommend to help the student 'show, don't tell'?

A Add more adjectives and adverbs to every sentence.
B Focus on sensory details, specific actions, and internal thoughts/feelings.
C Include direct quotes from others who witnessed the event.
D Provide a summary of the emotional impact at the end of each paragraph.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

To 'show, don't tell' involves immersing the reader in the experience through sensory details, concrete actions, and direct access to the writer's internal state, rather than just stating facts or emotions.

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