Section B: Writing (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Rhetorical question
A question asked for effect rather than for an answer, e.g. "Is it right that…?"
Imperative
A command verb that calls the reader to action, e.g. "Act now"
Hyperbole
Deliberate exaggeration for effect, e.g. "we will regret our inaction for the rest of eternity"
Inclusive pronouns
Words like "we" and "us" that make the reader feel involved
Fill in the gap: An ＿＿＿＿＿ is a short personal story used to support your point.
Answer: An anecdote is a short personal story used to support your point.
Fill in the gap: 'Nutritious, delicious and environmentally conscious' is an example of a ＿＿＿＿＿.
Answer: 'Nutritious, delicious and environmentally conscious' is an example of a triplet.
What does GAP stand for?
Genre: what am I writing?
Audience: who am I writing for?
Purpose: why am I writing?
How might you adapt your writing for teenagers?
Use inclusive pronouns, some colloquial language and personal anecdotes they can relate to
What features suit writing to advise?
A detached tone, imperative verbs, modal verbs such as "should", and facts and statistics
Should you argue both sides when giving your opinion?
You can acknowledge another view, but your writing is more convincing if you keep your own position throughout
Strapline
A line under an article's heading that sums up its point of view, e.g. "Why keeping animals in captivity has fallen out of favour"
Salutation
The greeting at the start of a letter, e.g. "Dear Sir/Madam"
Topic sentence
Usually the first sentence of a paragraph, which states its main point
Counter-argument
An opposing view that you raise and then answer, e.g. "While some people may argue…"
Fill in the gap: If you don't know the name of the person you are writing to, end your letter 'Yours ＿＿＿＿＿'.
Answer: If you don't know the name of the person you are writing to, end your letter 'Yours faithfully'.
Fill in the gap: A good review clearly expresses your ＿＿＿＿＿, rather than just describing the film, book or event.
Answer: A good review clearly expresses your opinion, rather than just describing the film, book or event.
How should you open a speech?
Greet your audience, introduce the topic and hook them, e.g. with a rhetorical question
How do you start and end a letter to someone you can name?
Start with "Dear [name]" and end with "Yours sincerely"
What layout features should an informative text include?
A clear heading and sub-headings; you don't need pictures or columns
How should you end a speech?
Circle back to your original argument and, if appropriate, call your audience to action
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