Language Features
What is alliteration, and how does it affect the reader?
Repetition of consonant sounds; creates rhythm and draws attention to key ideas.
What is the purpose of using emotive language in a persuasive text?
To appeal to the audience’s emotions and influence their perspective
What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?
To outline the main argument and engage the reader.
What does a close-up shot in a film typically convey?
It focuses on a character’s emotions or details of a scene.
What is a topic sentence, and why is it important?
It introduces the main idea of a paragraph and provides focus
Define and give an example of personification.
Attributing human qualities to non-human things, e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees."
Define the term "anecdote" and explain its role in persuasion.
A short personal story; it adds relatability and credibility to an argument.
Name two text structures commonly used in narrative writing.
Orientation, complication, resolution.
Define the term “salience” in visual analysis.
The part of an image that catches the viewer’s attention first.
Name two strategies for improving the clarity of a written argument.
Use concise language; provide clear examples or evidence.
Identify the purpose of a simile in a text.
It compares two things using "like" or "as" to create vivid imagery.
How does repetition reinforce an argument? Provide an example.
It emphasises key ideas, e.g., "We must act now. We must change now."
How do headings and subheadings improve a text’s readability?
They organise information, making it easier to follow.
How do colour and lighting contribute to mood in visual texts?
Dark tones may create suspense; bright colours often convey happiness or excitement.
How can conjunctions improve cohesion in writing?
They link ideas, making the text flow logically.
What is a rhetorical question, and why might an author use it?
A question not meant to be answered; it engages the audience or emphasises a point.
Explain the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos.
Ethos: credibility; Pathos: emotion; Logos: logic and reason.
Describe the typical structure of a persuasive speech.
Introduction, argument body paragraphs, counterargument, conclusion.
Identify the purpose of juxtaposition in visual texts.
It contrasts two elements to emphasise differences or create meaning.
Why is editing and proofreading essential in the writing process?
It identifies errors, improves clarity, and ensures ideas are effectively communicated.
Explain how hyperbole can be used to convey a writer’s attitude.
It exaggerates for emphasis, often to express strong emotion or create a dramatic effect.
How does inclusive language, such as “we” or “our,” strengthen an argument?
It creates a sense of unity and shared responsibility, encouraging the audience to agree
Explain how the sequence of events in a text can influence the audience’s understanding.
Chronological order provides clarity; non-linear structures create suspense or highlight themes
How do vectors guide a viewer’s attention in an image?
Lines or implied lines direct the viewer’s gaze to key elements.
Explain how tone is developed in writing.
Through word choice, sentence structure, and the writer’s attitude toward the subject.