Diary conventions
What should appear at the top of a diary entry?
Date/day
What registers are suitable for diary entries: formal, informal, or semi-formal?
informal and/or semi-formal
What phrase commonly opens a diary entry?
Dear Diary,
This informal opening phrase is commonly used to begin diary entries.
“Dear Diary”
What kind of statement should close a diary entry?
closing statement to round off the entry
Give an example of an idiomatic expression that might appear in a diary.
“over the moon,” “on top of the world,” etc
How can you show a sense of conversation with yourself?
by expressing inner thoughts, rhetorical questions, or internal dialogue
What language features are often used in diary endings?
future hopes, rhetorical questions, or unresolved emotions.
How should the narration be presented in terms of perspective?
first-person narration
Why should a diary entry use varied vocabulary and grammar structures?
to maintain interest and show language range
What type of reflection shows regret using third conditional?
"If I had…, I would have…
Diaries often include this type of language that reveals the writer’s mood or emotions.
emotive language
Name one way to organize a diary entry effectively.
using clear paragraphs, time sequence, or separating narration and reflection
What does the use of idioms in diary writing help demonstrate?
cultural fluency or expressiveness
What does a reflective diary entry include besides narration?
comments and personal conclusions
What key features help you identify a diary in Paper 1?
Use of first person, dates at the start of entries, informal tone, emotive language, introspective thoughts, chronological structure.
accept any 3
Why should diary entries avoid explaining obvious information like “my best friend”?
to maintain authenticity and natural flow
What type of expression is this: "It hit me like a ton of bricks”?
Idiomatic expression / simile
What would make a diary entry inauthentic or unrealistic?
over-explaining, formal tone, or factual listing without feelings
Which of the following is not typical of a diary?
A. Use of rhetorical questions
B. Third-person narration
C. Informal expressions
D. Chronological structure
B. Third-person narration