Language Features
Define ‘simile’
A comparison using "like" or "as" (e.g., as brave as a lion).
Where do commas go in a list?
Between all items except before the last one (e.g., apples, oranges, bananas and grapes).
What is a headline?
The title of an article designed to grab attention.
Choose the correct form: their/there/they’re
Example: They’re going to their house over there.
What is a cohesive device?
A word or phrase that links ideas and sentences together to create flow in writing.
Give an example of a rhetorical question.
Example: "Do you want to miss out on this opportunity?"
Fix this: “Its raining today.”
It’s raining today. (“It’s” = it is)
Name a visual element found in magazines.
Photos, captions, infographics, or bolded subheadings.
Which is the verb: “The dog barked loudly”?
Barked
Name 2 examples of time connectives.
Examples: Then, After that, Meanwhile, Eventually.
Identify the emotive word: “She was devastated.”
Devastated
Add punctuation: “Wow I can’t believe it”
Wow! I can’t believe it!
What is a byline?
The line that shows the author’s name and sometimes the date.
Identify the subject: “The noisy class disrupted the lesson.”
The noisy class
Rewrite: “She ran. She fell.” using a cohesive device.
Example: She ran and then fell.
Explain how repetition works in persuasive writing.
It emphasises a point and makes the message more memorable or powerful.
Explain the purpose of a colon.
A colon introduces a list, explanation, or a quote.
List 2 persuasive techniques used in magazine writing.
Examples: Appeals to emotion, Statistics, Testimonials, Bold statements, Inclusive language.
Rewrite in active voice: “The book was read by her.”
She read the book.
Name 3 types of conjunctions.
Coordinating (and, but), Subordinating (because, although), Correlative (either/or, neither/nor)
Give 3 language features used in a magazine article.
Examples: Alliteration, Emotive language, Rhetorical questions, Inclusive language, Expert opinion.
What’s the difference between a dash and a hyphen?
A dash (—) separates or emphasises; a hyphen (-) joins words (e.g., well-known).
Why are hooks important in the intro paragraph?
They grab the reader’s attention and encourage them to keep reading.
Correct this: “He don’t know nothing.”
He doesn't know anything.
Explain how cohesive devices improve writing.
They help the reader follow the sequence of ideas, making the writing clearer and more logical.