Lesson WS-1
WS-1 Writing to describe, narrate, explain, instruct, inform and argue Quiz: AQA English Language, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is the primary purpose of a text written to argue?
- Persuade
- Describe
- Instruct
- Narrate
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Which feature is most essential when writing to instruct?
- Emotional appeal
- Sensory detail
- Imperative steps
- Figurative language
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Which technique is most typical of writing to describe?
- Counter argument
- Sensory language
- Chronological order
- Statistical evidence
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What tone is most appropriate for a formal letter of complaint?
- Humorous and witty
- Firm and polite
- Aggressive and angry
- Casual and chatty
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What is the key focus when writing to inform?
- Personal bias
- Emotive opinions
- Accurate facts
- Fictional narrative
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What is an essential structural feature of a narrative?
- Sequence of events
- Statistical graphs
- Bullet points
- Formal greeting
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Which dual purpose is most common in travel writing?
- Inform and command
- Explain and recount
- Describe and persuade
- Instruct and argue
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What register should be used in a formal letter to a head teacher?
- Respectful and formal
- Sarcastic and witty
- Slang and colloquial
- Informal and chatty
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Which device is most effective in a persuasive speech?
- Technical jargon
- Direct address
- Mathematical data
- Chronological timeline
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Which purpose does a story about an event typically serve?
- Argument
- Instruction
- Explanation
- Narration
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Which structure best suits a text written to explain a process?
- Descriptive setting
- Chronological diary
- Emotive plea
- Cause and effect
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What two elements does a critical review typically combine?
- Argument and description
- Fiction and poetry
- Information and evaluation
- Narration and instruction
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What does a viewpoint piece primarily present to the reader?
- Scientific data
- Fictional plot
- Instructional steps
- Writer's position
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Which technique brings a descriptive setting like a market to life?
- Imperative verbs
- Multi-sensory detail
- Technical diagrams
- Numerical data
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What is the main function of a call to action in persuasive writing?
- List instructions
- Urge specific response
- Describe a setting
- Provide background facts
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What register is best for a school newsletter aimed at parents?
- Slang-filled casual
- Overly formal legal
- Friendly and informative
- Academic research style
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Which feature helps a writer to inform readers about a discovery?
- Rhetorical questioning stance
- Fictional narrative plot
- Accurate logical details
- Emotional persuasive language
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What does giving and responding to information primarily involve?
- Inventing fictional scenarios
- Answering requested details
- Arguing political viewpoints
- Describing scenic views
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What must a writer adapt to suit their chosen writing purpose?
- Font and colour
- Page length only
- Form and vocabulary
- Paper size
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What strengthens an argumentative text about school uniform?
- Ignoring counter arguments
- Complex fictional metaphors
- Evidence and rebuttal
- Emotional personal stories
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