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When giving feedback on a student's essay, a college advisor notices that the student describes an important event but fails to articulate its personal impact or significance. What is the most constructive feedback the advisor can offer?

A "This event is not interesting enough; choose another topic."
B "Tell me more about how this experience changed your perspective, what you learned, or how it shaped who you are."
C "Rewrite this entire paragraph to make it more impactful and exciting."
D "You need to use stronger verbs and adjectives here to elevate your prose."

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Effective essays move beyond mere description to deep reflection. Guiding the student to explore the 'so what?' of their experience helps them articulate personal growth and insights, which is key to a compelling essay.

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