
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

# Your action step 1

# Your action step 2

# Your action step 3

...

Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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Given the ellipse \( C: \frac{x^{2}}{3} + y^{2} = 1 \) with the upper vertex as \( A \), a line \( l \) that does not pass through \( A \) intersects the ellipse \( C \) at points \( P \) and \( Q \). Additionally, \( A P \perp A Q \). Find the maximum area of triangle \( \triangle A P Q \).

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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