Understanding the conventions of travel writing

Pregunta 1 de 7

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Which of the following forms of texts are considered travel writing?

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Guide books
Travel diaries
Nature journals
Some forms of autobiography
Adventure and exploration literature
Transcipts of speeches
A serialised novel
An epic poem

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 7

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Travel writing does not reveal anything about the author, focusing instead on lavish descriptions of people and places.

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VERDADERO
FALSO

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Pregunta 3 de 7

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Which of the following are the main conventions used in travel writing? Choose all that apply.

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Often has a clear plot as in a novel or short story.
Narratives are often non-linear and include the writer’s memories and/or reflections.
Combines literary and documentary features
Figurative devices used to allow the reader to experience the people and places described.
Draws generalised, universal conclusions from particular, individualised experiences.
Is always funny
Tries to persuade the reader to visit the people and places described themselves
Presents stereotypes of nations and nationalities.

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 7

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Read the short extract from Bill Bryson's Notes on A small Island.

What thing of universal significance does Bryson's visit to Studland beach cause him to reflect on.

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How anyone came up with the idea of turning sand into glass
How the Egyptians built the pyramids
Why people the world over enjoy visiting beaches
What makes up sand
Why sand exists at all

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 7

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Haz click en los puntos naranjas y selecciona una respuesta correcta para cada uno de ellos

Choose from the drop-down menus to annotate these two paragraphs to show how language is being used for effect by Bill Bryson

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 7

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Drag and drop the annotations to show how figurative language is being used by Bryson in the final paragraph of the extract from Notes from a Small Island.

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Personification suggests joy

Personification suggests childishness

Simile is comforting

Simile is invigorating

Personification conveys beauty

Personification conveys dominance

Metaphor connotes pleasure

Simile connotes pleasure

Personification connotes more joy

Personification connotes end of joy

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Pregunta 7 de 7

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What do we learn about Bill Bryson in this text? Choose all the statements that apply.

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He is modest about his own intelligence
He take a humourous approach to life
He can laugh at himself
He enjoys the great outdoors
He is a grumpy old man
He is American
He is a well-known writer

	Creado por Sarah Holmes hace más de 8 años

A set of quiz-style tasks to allow learners to deepen their understanding of the ways in which the conventions of travel writing are applied.

Understanding the conventions of travel writing

Understanding the conventions of travel writing

Pregunta 1 de 7

Which of the following forms of texts are considered travel writing?

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 7

Travel writing does not reveal anything about the author, focusing instead on lavish descriptions of people and places.

Selecciona uno de los siguientes:

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 7

Which of the following are the main conventions used in travel writing? Choose all that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 7

Read the short extract from Bill Bryson's Notes on A small Island. What thing of universal significance does Bryson's visit to Studland beach cause him to reflect on.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 7

Haz click en los puntos naranjas y selecciona una respuesta correcta para cada uno de ellos

Choose from the drop-down menus to annotate these two paragraphs to show how language is being used for effect by Bill Bryson

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 7

Drag and drop the annotations to show how figurative language is being used by Bryson in the final paragraph of the extract from Notes from a Small Island.

Arrastra la opción correcta a cada uno de los puntos naranjas

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 7

What do we learn about Bill Bryson in this text? Choose all the statements that apply.

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

Explicación

Read the short extract from Bill Bryson's Notes on A small Island.

What thing of universal significance does Bryson's visit to Studland beach cause him to reflect on.