When writing a bar exam essay, think of yourself more as an analyst than as an advocate.
"X will argue that the terms of the statement were definite enough to be deemed a valid offer. Further, x will claim that a reasonable person in the position of the offeree would construe the statement as an offer to enter into an agreement. On the other hand, Y will claim that X's statement merely invites others to make an offer. Y will also claim that...."
As opposed to:
"The statement by x is an offer because...."
Simply put, under most circumstances (there could be exceptions to this general rule when there simply is no opposing argument) fight the strong urge to advocate for one of these made-up characters in the essays. They aren't paying you a fee to do so, after all. Instead, be like a legal reporter and simply explain to the graders what the lawyers on both sides will argue.
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