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An advisor tells a student, 'Don't just say you're resilient; show me.' What technique is the advisor encouraging the student to use in their essay?

A Using abstract philosophical arguments.
B Providing specific anecdotes and sensory details.
C Quoting famous authors to support claims.
D Including a bulleted list of challenges overcome.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

'Showing, not telling' involves using concrete examples, descriptive language, and personal stories to illustrate qualities or experiences, allowing the reader to infer characteristics rather than being directly told.

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