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Which strategy best exemplifies the "show, don't tell" principle when a student wants to convey their resilience in a college essay?

A Stating directly, "I am a very resilient person who overcomes challenges."
B Describing a specific personal challenge, detailing their actions and emotions, and reflecting on the lessons learned.
C Listing several instances where they faced difficulties and persevered.
D Having a teacher write a letter of recommendation emphasizing their resilience.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

B is correct because "showing" involves narrating specific actions and emotional responses, allowing the reader to infer resilience, rather than simply stating the trait.

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