Starter quiz

  • What is the best definition of the phrase "topic of your writing"?
    • the deliberate use of structure
    • the main idea or subject  ✓
    • the language used to persuade
    • the genre of writing
  • What is the best definition of a thesis statement?
    • a brief summary of the writer's feelings towards a topic
    • a detailed summary of all the elements in the writing
    • a summary of the main idea or claim that the writing will argue or prove  ✓
    • a brief argument of all the anecdotes and quotations that will be used
  • Match the linguistic techniques on the left with the correct definitions on the right.
    • rhetorical question
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      designed to make a point rather than elicit an answer ✓
    • statistics
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      numerical data such as facts and figures  ✓
    • rule of three
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      a triplet of words, used for emphasis  ✓
    • direct address
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      using "you" and your" to communicate with a reader or listener ✓
  • At the start of a piece of non-fiction, we need an engaging ...
    • 'hook' ✓
  • Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right.
    • anecdote
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      a brief and often personal or illustrative story ✓
    • expert
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      a person with specialised knowledge or skill in a particular subject  ✓
    • individual
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      a person who stands apart from the group ✓
    • community
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      a group of people sharing common characteristics or interests ✓
  • If you wanted to write a speech about the importance of young people learning an instrument, which two of the following ideas would you use?
    • Music was played by people in ancient civilisations
    • Learning an instrument has been shown to enhance cognitive skills  ✓
    • Studies show that playing an instrument can be a great stress reliever  ✓
    • The most successful musicians can make a lot of money
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