Travel Writing (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What is travel writing?
What is travel writing?
Personal account sharing experiences of visiting places
Main goal of travel writing
Main goal of travel writing
Genuinely communicate feelings & reactions about locations
Three purposes of travel writing
Three purposes of travel writing
Inform, entertain, persuade
Point of view for travel writing
Point of view for travel writing
First person
Tone of effective travel writing
Tone of effective travel writing
Personal and conversational
Why use interesting language?
Why use interesting language?
Convey opinions clearly & help readers visualise
Purpose of punchy title
Purpose of punchy title
Draw readers in & set tone for piece
How clear should opinions be?
How clear should opinions be?
Very clear - readers shouldn't wonder what you thought
Purpose of sensory details
Purpose of sensory details
Help readers experience place through your senses
Negative views in travel writing
Negative views in travel writing
Acceptable if expressed clearly with appropriate language
Value of negative travel reviews
Value of negative travel reviews
Can be as helpful as positive if well-written
Key quality for effective travel writing
Key quality for effective travel writing
Genuine feelings & authentic storytelling
Role of personal pronouns (e.g. 'I')
Role of personal pronouns (e.g. 'I')
Maintain conversational tone & show personal perspective
Travel writing style vs formal report
Travel writing style vs formal report
Should feel conversational, like sharing with friend
