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An advisor reviews a student's essay draft and finds the language to be overly formal and impersonal, sounding more like an academic report than a personal reflection. What is the most effective advice to help the student develop a more authentic voice?

A Increase your use of complex sentence structures and advanced vocabulary to elevate the tone.
B Imagine you are explaining this story to a trusted friend, and write in that conversational style.
C Consult a thesaurus for more sophisticated alternatives to common words.
D Focus solely on third-person narration to maintain objectivity.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Encouraging a student to write in a conversational style helps them shed overly formal language and embrace their natural voice, making the essay more personal and engaging.

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