Content
List a text type that has similar contents to a leaflet.
brochure
What perspective should you write in for an informal letter?
first person
Who is the intended audience of a diary entry?
the writer
What text types are organized by dates?
journal entries, diary entries
Name the title of the book the book review was written on.
The Ice Master
(NOT THE BIG CHILL)
What text type usually includes the writer's emotions?
diary, journal entry
List 3 language features of a journal entry.
mostly formal, first person, past tense -> recall, present tense -> describe current situation, future tense -> anticipate future actions, descriptive language
What is the purpose of writing a book review?
to help readers decide if they want to read the book or not
What do most text types have at the top?
a title or heading
What were the names of Alison's children?
Tom and Kate
What type of content should be included in a book review? (Give at least 2.)
summary of book, views/opinions, suggestions (to read or not)
What are 3 language features of a blog?
contractions, abbreviations, colloquial expressions, non-sentences
What are 2 text types that are targeted towards an online audience (mass media)?
blogs, advertisements
List 3 text types where bullet points may be appropriate to use.
leaflet, brochure, diary, advertisement
What are the titles of the articles related to K2?
A Rock and A Hard Place
Twenty Years Later: Tom Ballard and K2
List 3 text types that usually include factual information.
magazine articles, leaflets, brochures, book review
Give an example of language suitable for starting a formal letter.
I hope this email finds you well.
I am writing to express my gratitude...
I hope you are doing well.
What are 3 text types that are usually intended to persuade an audience?
leaflet, brochure, advertisement, book review
What is the structure of advertisements? (Name at least 3 features.)
Title/Heading, Subheading, Picture with caption, Paragraphs divided based on topic
What is a cliché? Give an example.
an expression, idea, or element of an artistic work which has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect
"Think outside the box.", "Keep calm and ..."
What's the difference between the content of a journal entry compared to a diary?
journal entry - record of significant event / experience
diary - record of daily life (may include drawings, scribbles...)
What are 5 persuasive techniques that can be used in advertisements?
imperatives, questions, exclamations, clichés, repetition, short/non-sentences, superlatives, intensifiers, pronouns, emotive language, alliterative phrases, assonance, statistics
What are 3 text types that are targeted towards a more mature audience?
newspaper articles, magazine articles, journal entries, book review
What are the parts that you should include in a formal letter? List out the complete format from top to bottom. (8 parts)
return address, date, recipient address, salutation (greeting), body of letter, complimentary close, signature, your name (printed)
List all the text types we covered this unit.
10 text types
journal entry, diary, blog, advertisement, book review, blurb, magazine article, leaflet, brochure, letter - formal & informal