Revision

Question 1

(4 genres)

1. Report

Answer 1

Each paragraph should contain, in the following order:
Topic sentence( summarises the content/argument of the paragraph);
Supporting sentences(adding more information/evidence to back up the topic sentence);
Closing sentence( summarising the topic).

Question 2

2. News article

Answer 2

Contains a headline summarising the story, a byline giving the key information, before moving onto the body paragraphs, adding detail about the story. Will generally contain facts, opinions,direct speech and reported speech. Written in the past tense, though may have a paragraph exploring future effects.

Question 3

3. Speech

Answer 3

Usually contains rhetorical devices, as the speaker is generally trying to persuade the listener of something. In particular,may include lots of repetition, examples, facts and statistics.

Question 4

4. Letter

Answer 4

Starts with a salutation (dear sir or Madame,to whom it may concern, dear mrs jones.)
Ends with a valediction (yours faithfully[if you use a name in the salutation], yours sincerely[ if you do not use a name in the salutation.]

Question 5

Rhetorical devices:

Alliteration

Answer 5

The same letter or sound at the beginning or adjacent or closely connected words

Question 6

Facts

Answer 6

Information used as evidence which can be proven true

Question 7

Opinions

Answer 7

A view or judgement formed about something,not necessarily based on facts or knowledge.

Question 8

Reader focus

Answer 8

First or second person pronouns.

Question 9

Rhetorical questions

Answer 9

A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point, rather than to get an answer.

Question 10

Repetition

Answer 10

Repeating key facts or words

Question 11

Emotive language

Answer 11

Words chosen to evoke strong emotion, often sympathy, fear or happiness.

Question 12

Exaggeration/hyperbole

Answer 12

A statement that presents something as better or worse than it really is

Question 13

Examples

Answer 13

Something illustrating or exemplifying a key issue or fact

Question 14

Statistics

Answer 14

A fact or piece of data obtained from a study of a large quantity of numerical data

Question 15

Triplets

Answer 15

A set or succession of three similar things

Question 16

Direct

Answer 16

Conveys the exact words used by a speaker or writer, inside speech marks and usually accompanied by a reporting verb.

Example: Mr Jones said, “I was so devastated when I heard the news that I broke into tears.”

Question 17

Reported

Answer 17

An indirect report of the words spoken, written, or thought by someone else without using the speaker’s exact words. It is generally written in last tense.

Example: Mr Jones said that he was moved to tears at the devastating news.

Question 18

Inception

Answer 18

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity

Question 19

Illuminating

Answer 19

Light up

Question 20

Harmonious

Answer 20

Tuneful; not discordant
Forming a pleasing or consistent whole
Free from disagreement or dissent

Question 21

Fortify

Answer 21

Provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack

Question 22

Flippant

Answer 22

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Question 23

Epitomise

Answer 23

Be a perfect example of

Question 24

Embellish

Answer 24

Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

Make (a statement or story) more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue

Question 25

Dynamic

Answer 25

(Of a process or system) characterised by constant change, activity, or progress.

Question 26

Compel

Answer 26

Force or oblige someone to do something

Question 27

Abrasive

Answer 27

Showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh