Unit 1
It is the skill of closely reading a text for deep understanding.
Careful Reading
It refers to word choice, where specific diction is used to evoke emotion in the reader.
Emotive language
What are the conventions of journalistic writing?
It is a nonfiction writing that occurs when facts and information are used to communicate knowledge and insight about a specific topic.
Informative Writing
It is the author’s voice or attitude towards the subject and it can be identified by looking at word choices and phrases.
Tone
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation called as the "dictionary meaning" while connotation refers to what it implies or suggests.
Unlike other accounts of events, which are usually chronological, news reports use Inverted Pyramid and generally follow this specific order:
Most newsworthy (summary of the recent event) – Important Details – General Info
You need to apply _______ _______when changing information into your own words. While trying to reduce the number of words, there is a danger that you may express something in a way that is no longer strictly true.
Factual Accuracy
When sequencing facts and ideas, identify the _________ and organise them through paragraphs.
5WH and 1H (Who, What, When, Where, Why and How)
Give the meaning of the italicised word in the sentence.
"Even though Jake apologised, Maria still saw him as a snake for breaking her trust."
Deceitful, untrustworthy or betrayer.
It is a text type that features a dialogue between two participants: the interviewer, who asks questions and controls the interaction, and the interviewee, who answers the questions.
Interview Transcript
An essay that does not try to convince, the reader about a viewpoint or make a persuasive argument. Its goal is to educate the reader about something, therefore, it relies on facts not personal opinion.
Expository Essay
How do we distinguish between fact and opinion?
To look at the language used (word choice and tone)
It is a writing principle involves eliminating unnecessary words, redundancy, or overly complex phrasing without losing meaning or clarity.
Concision
What are the conventions of business writing?
Clarity of purpose of thought – Be concise and direct – Convey accurate and relevant information – Use standard English
What is the difference between satire, parody, and spoof?
Parody – Imitates a specific work for humorous effect, often exaggerating its style or content.
Spoof – Mocks an entire genre or style in an exaggerated, ridiculous way.
Satire – Criticises or ridicules societal issues, often using humor, irony, or exaggeration.
It is a skill that involves using clues to gain a deeper understanding of your reading.
Inferencing
Identify the emotive language used in the following sentence:
"The number affected by war would be much higher if it included civilian deaths, hunger, disease, and smaller conflicts."
War – Deaths – Hunger – Disease – Conflicts
What is the general structure when writing reviews?
Thesis – Praise & Critique – Recommendation
"The headline: New Study Finds That Scrolling Social Media for 8 Hours a Day Actually Makes You Smarter!" is an example of _______
Satire