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Flashcards by Sarah Holmes, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Sarah Holmes
about 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| 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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