Revising non-fiction texts

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A set of flashcards helping learners recap the key concepts and skills related to delaing with non-fiction texts
Sarah Holmes
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Sarah Holmes
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List the 5 purposes of media non-fiction texts The 5 purposes are: Argue Persuade Advise Inform Explain
Define SPAF SPAF stands for Subject, Purpose, Audience and Form. These are the 4 things you should try to identify when dealing with any non-fiction text as they will provide clues to the sorts of language and structural features you need to look for.
List 3 elements of structure that you might find in a non-fiction text Any three of the following are acceptable: Overall structure e.g. linear, non-linear Variations of sentence structures Links between the opening and ending Use of repetition Three-part lists Time shifts Topic sentences Climax/ denouement
List the three parts needed for a well-structured essay Introduction Main body made up of linked PEED paragraphs Conclusion
Write down three specific literary devices you might find in a piece of travel writing. Any 3 of the following are acceptable: Metaphor Similes Personification Alliteration Onomatopoeia Sensory language Noun-phrases
Write down the 9 modal verbs and what they are used for. The 9 modal verbs are: can, could, would, will, may, might, must, should, shall. Modal verbs are used to suggest possibility, willingness, necessity and certainty and are key language features in texts written to argue, persuade or advise.
Define what a sentence is and list the three basic sentence structures. A sentence is a set of words including a noun and a verb which makes complete sense. The three basic sentence structures are: Simple - a single clause which makes complete sense. Compound - two simple sentences joined by a connective such as 'and' Complex - two or more clauses, one of which must make complete sense on its own
Write down the 4 elements of a PEED paragraph The four elements are: Point - the thing you want to say Evidence - usually a short, direct quote to illustrate or prove your point Explanation - analysis of the evidence to show how it illustrates or proves your point. Development - a secondary point related to your firs one, supported by a secondary piece of evidence.
How do you work out the type of answer required for the exam questions? You look at the number of marks available. The higher the number of marks, the more you are expected to write.
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