Parts of a Review
Language & Tone
Connectors & Flow
Tips & Common Mistakes
100

It should be short, creative, and eye-catching. It’s the first thing the reader sees.

TITLE

100

How should the tone be in a review?

SEMI-FORMAL, FRIENDLY.

100

Words like “Also” or “In addition” are used to do this.

ADD IDEAS

100

You must include this so the reader understands how you feel about the item.

CLEAR OPINION

200

This is the last part of the review where you say whether you recommend it and for whom.

CONCLUSION

200

Words like “amazing,” “boring,” or “exciting” are examples of this.

DESCRIPTIVE ADJECTIVES

200

A general term for words or phrases that link your ideas and help organize your writing. 

LINKERS

200

At the end, you should give this to help readers decide if the item is for them.

RECOMMENDATION

300

It's the section where you introduce the item and grab the reader’s attention with a question or surprising fact.

INTRODUCTION

300

These are the two main tenses used in a review.

PRESENT AND PAST TENSES

300

These are used to contrast two different ideas, like “However” or “On the other hand.”

CONTRAST LINKERS

300

You should never include this, because it could ruin the story for others.

SPOILER

400

This part describes the setting, characters, and plot, but avoids spoilers.

BODY 1: DESCRIPTION

400

Expressions like “In my view” or “I think” are examples of this.

OPINION LINKERS

400

This type of linker helps you express your personal opinion.

OPINION LINKER

400

What type of tone you NOT use for a review?

VERY FORMAL OR IN AN ACADEMIC WAY 

500

In this part, you give your personal opinion about the acting, effects, or storyline.

BODY 2: OPINION

500

This is a group of words related to reviews, like “setting,” “soundtrack,” or “main character.” 

TOPIC-SPECIFIC VOCABULARY
500

Why should you use linkers in your review?

TO ORGANIZE YOUR IDEAS AND MAKE THE TEXT EASIER TO FOLLOW

500

This helps you improve your review writing by learning from examples.

READING OTHER REVIEWS

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