Genres
Rhetorical Techniques
Writing
Analysis
Test Strategies
100

This genre has the following FSL characteristics: It uses the collective pronoun "our" to build unity.

What is a speech?

100

This technique is used often in speeches and illustrates an important idea several times in the text.

What is repetition?

100

When writing, it is often advised to organize ideas in this structure.

What is a paragraph?

100

This analytical skill requires a thorough examination of a passage, covering its content, structure, and context. 

What is commentary analysis?

100

It is advised that student writers complete this portion of Paper 1 FIRST.

What is Question 2--commentary analysis?

200

This genre has a specific direct address to the audience and also includes a reason for writing at the beginning

What is a letter?

200

This technique is a reference to aa well-known event, person or place.

What is an allusion?

200

It is advised to use direct quotes seamlessly into one's writing so that ideas are clear and flow.

What is blending?

200

A writer is expected to include this when evaluating a text.

What is the author's intentions?

200

While writing Paper 1 question 1a, it is advised that writers adhere to this strict word limit range.

What is 150-200 words?

300

This genre include a subject line, date, to whom

 and also uses a salutation/greeting “Dear editor Jon Smith”

What is an email?

300

This technique allows a writer to insert or add additional information into the main portion of a text.

What is exemplum?

300

This piece of punctuation allows a writer to connect multiple independent clauses together.

What is a semicolon?

300

Including these two analytical elements is critical to an analysis paragraph

What are the "effect" and "author's purpose"

300

On Paper 2, section B it is strongly advised that student writers complete this genre.

What is a review?

400

This genre is reflective and also offers personal observations and thoughts.

What is a diary?

400

This technique breaks the flow of writing to directly address a person or personified object.

What is apostrophe?

400

These 8 parts of the English language help writers convey ideas effectively.

What are the 8 parts of speech?

400

It is commonplace to use these when moving a reader from one idea to another.

What are transitions?

400
Students should habitually do this before beginning any writing prompt on the AICE Language exam.

What is "deconstructing" the prompt?

500

This genre offers a first person perspective, is written by the author and has a reflective tone.

What is an autobiography?

500

This technique involves attaching a descriptive adjective to a n oun top bring a scene or event to life.

What is an epithet?

500

When composing a piece of writing it is commonplace to present the reader with the most important idea in this sentence.

What is a topic sentence?

500

Often writers need to use this to show credibility or create believability with their readers.

What are quotes?

500

Student should always do this within the last 5 minutes of the exam period in order to catch spelling errors or unclear writing.

What is editing?