Language Writing styles

Question 1

Summary

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Answer 1

• Between 100-120 words
• All points must be factual or be provided with concrete
  evidence and not emotive
• Wordy language and language techniques to be
  avoided and are unnecessary

1. Topic sentence
2. 8 - 10 most relevant points from text
   answering/responding to task

• Use own wording
• Do not exceed word limit, better to be under than over

Question 2

Analysis

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Answer 2

• Word limit 300 words
• One use of imagery per paragraph

1. Topic sentence
2. QME x3
3. Topic sentence
4. QME x3

• Answer must be direct and succinct
• Aim to write between 120-150 words per paragraph

Question 3

Letter

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Answer 3

1. First paragraph addressing recipient as well as purpose
   of letter
2. Following paragraphs addressing each bulleted point
   in task
3. Final paragraph or conclusion to sum up points and
   purpose of letter

• Use letter specific language (eg. complaint should use
formal language)
• Written in first person

if you know the person sign off
Yours Sincerely,
else
Yours Faithfully,

Question 4

Report

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Answer 4

1. One paragraph per bullet point to be addressed

• Formal language
• Written in third person
• Avoid use of colloquial and overly scientific/specific
language

Question 5

Journal/Diary entry

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Answer 5

1. Dear diary, / dd/mm/yy / …
2. All points > Main points > Sub points

• Informal
• Colloquial language
• Emotive and personal language
• No abbreviations

Question 6

Speech

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Answer 6

1. Introduction - begin with hook
2. Paragraphs for main points
3. Conclusion

• Informative
• Entertaining
• Persuasive

Question 7

Interview:

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Answer 7

1. Follows no real structure unless provided with specific
   points to address

• Dialogue
• Conversational
• Witty, clever and natural spoken language should be
used

Question 8

Magazine

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Answer 8

• Dependent entirely upon task, use audience and brief
fitting register and vocabulary

Should use witty conversational slightly informal language

Question 9

Newspaper:

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Answer 9

1. Who, what when and where
2. Why
3. How (perspective)

• Should contains key facts
• Bold language
• Strong opinion and perspective should be conveyed
• Witty and factual language