Lesson WS-3
WS-3 Writing for impact: selecting key points and citing evidence Quiz: AQA English Language, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What does selecting key points involve when writing for impact?
- Choosing strongest ideas
- Using complex words
- Listing statistics only
- Including every fact
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What is the most effective method for citing evidence in an argument?
- Repeating key phrases
- Paraphrasing without context
- Quoting and explaining
- Listing sources silently
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What is the primary function of emotional impact in persuasive writing?
- Engaging the reader
- Lengthening the text
- Replacing factual evidence
- Confusing the audience
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Which detail type creates the strongest emotional impact in a description?
- Generalised statement
- Concrete sensory detail
- Formal definition
- Abstract statistical summary
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Where should a writer place their strongest point for maximum memorability?
- Title introduction
- Middle sentence
- Footnote reference
- Paragraph end
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What effect does a short, sharp sentence create when placed after a long build-up?
- Pacing slowdown
- Informal tone
- Comic relief
- Dramatic effect
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What makes quoted evidence pertinent and effective in an argument?
- Maximum length
- Frequent repetition
- Emotional appeal
- Direct relevance
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What is the term for repeating a key phrase at the start of successive sentences?
- Anaphora
- Hyperbole
- Alliteration
- Oxymoron
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Which element should lead a paragraph when trying to show a problem is urgent?
- Pressing statistic
- Personal apology
- Minor anecdote
- Historical background
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What is the primary purpose of a hook in an opening paragraph?
- Summarising text
- Engaging readers
- Listing sources
- Defining terms
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What is the most persuasive way to structure an argument supporting a new town park?
- Statistical listing
- Individual to universal
- Historical overview
- Chronological order
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Which feature makes cited evidence most convincing in persuasive writing?
- Vague generalisation
- Hypothetical data
- Specific source
- Anonymous claim
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What is the main danger of including too many points in a short piece?
- Excessive length
- Vocabulary repetition
- Diluted development
- Increased formality
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When discussing a sports club, which detail represents the strongest key point?
- National squad representation
- Uniform colour
- Canteen menu
- Car park size
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What distinguishes writing with impact from writing with many facts?
- Paragraph length
- Selection and emphasis
- Complex vocabulary
- Formal tone
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How should evidence be introduced to ensure its relevance is immediately clear?
- Abrupt insertion
- Vague allusion
- Silent quotation
- Specific integration
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What type of detail creates emotional impact without undermining an argument?
- Irrelevant anecdote
- Specific human detail
- Exaggerated claim
- Abstract theory
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What is the most effective way to conclude a paragraph making a key point?
- Unresolved question
- Abrupt cutoff
- New topic introduction
- Restating importance
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What type of impact does a well-crafted rhetorical question create?
- Complete confusion
- Comic relief
- Neutral detachment
- Persuasive pressure
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When writing persuasively, how do you distinguish a key point from a minor detail?
- Word count
- Alphabetical order
- Sentence length
- Relevance to purpose
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