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A student's essay repeatedly states, 'I am a very resilient person.' To help the student *demonstrate* this quality more effectively, what specific advice should the advisor provide?

A Add more adverbs like 'extremely' or 'truly' to emphasize resilience.
B Remove the direct statement and instead describe a specific challenge and the concrete actions taken to overcome it.
C Include a dictionary definition of resilience at the beginning of the essay to clarify its meaning.
D Ask a teacher to write a letter of recommendation specifically mentioning their resilience.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The principle of 'show, don't tell' is crucial. Instead of simply stating a quality, an effective essay demonstrates it through narrative, allowing the reader to infer the trait based on actions and reflections.

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