Basics
Which is more important in a review — personal opinion or facts? Explain why.
States their position clearly (choose one or say both are equally important). (+100)
Gives a reason or two for their choice. (+100)
Supports it with an example (could be invented). (+200)
Rewrite this sentence to make it more polite: “This game sucks.”
Judge based on the answer. Deduce or give full 400 points.
When writing a review, why might you choose to use a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences instead of only one type?
To keep the writing engaging, improve flow, and convey ideas with both clarity and depth.
Write a sentence that praises a phone’s speed but criticizes its storage space.
Any sentence that clearly includes one positive point about speed/performance and one negative point about storage/memory is acceptable.
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Name 3 types of reviews.
Entirely positive, Entirely negative, Balanced
Give one example of a "DO" and a "DON'T" in review writing.
DOs - Include facts and opinions, Give examples and evidence to support your points.
DON'Ts - Be overly vague, Make it overly long and unbalanced, not keeping it balanced
(At least ONE for each)
Why should you vary sentence length?
To make it more engaging and easier to read. Add a dramatic effect.
Give an example of a negative comment about a laptop’s battery life.
Any realistic negative statement about battery life is acceptable.
It's getting dicey
Pick a number from 1-6, You can increase your odds (pick more numbers) for less points.
1 - 500, 2 - 400, 3 - 200, 4 - 150, 5 - 50, 6 - ☠️
What should you include in the Body of the review?
Mention relevant and related details about what you are reviewing. Mention your personal opinion while providing evidence. (ANY 2 OF THESE MENTIONED)
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Give 3 examples of topic-related vocabulary for a tech review.
3 words related to technology.
You’re buying a mouse but hate messy cables. Name one win and one loss of going wireless.
Win – no cables, more portability. Loss – batteries run out/need charging, possible lag or interference.
Toss and flop
a coin flip with a.... catch?
What is the main purpose of a review?
To provide feedback to something, and critique/assess it.
Is it okay to use slang in a formal review?
No slang. if informal, use slang words in moderation.
What tense is used in reviews? And, what tense is used when you're talking about your own experience of the object you're reviewing?
Present tense, Past tense
Name 2 features of a smartphone people often review.
Camera quality, Battery life, Display/screen quality, Performance/speed, Storage capacity, Build quality/design, Software/user interface, Audio quality
Any two above or a logical answer.
You are writing a review of a book. List the 3 key things you must include.
A brief summary of the plot.
Your opinion and evaluation.
Recommend or not.
Combine one positive and one negative point about a laptop into a single sentence.
If the sentence is logical that has both a pro and a con, accept. Deduce if necessary
In a formal review, why might you use the passive voice in some sentences instead of the active voice? Give an example.
Passive voice shifts focus to the action or result rather than the person doing it. (EXAMPLE INCLUDED)
A new laptop CLAIMS to be lightweight, fast, and long-lasting. What would you test first before reviewing it, and why?
Test performance (speed), battery life, and portability; these are key claims that affect user experience.