Writing Reviews (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What is a review?
What is a review?
A piece of writing sharing your opinion about how good something is
Golden rule of review writing
Golden rule of review writing
Reviews should entertain as well as inform
Three main goals of a review
Three main goals of a review
Entertain, inform, advise the reader
What should reviews focus on?
What should reviews focus on?
Your opinion, not describing every detail
When to state your opinion in a review
When to state your opinion in a review
Early in the review/from the start
Literary devices to use in reviews
Literary devices to use in reviews
Metaphors, similes, and other figurative language
What affects your review writing style?
What affects your review writing style?
The publication and audience
Dual purpose of review writing
Dual purpose of review writing
Enjoyable to read + provide useful information
How to keep a review engaging
How to keep a review engaging
Focus on captivating parts & use sophisticated language
What to consider about language
What to consider about language
Adapt it to who will be reading your review
Examples of things that can be reviewed
Examples of things that can be reviewed
Books, music, films, restaurants, art exhibitions
Balance needed in review writing
Balance needed in review writing
Between informative and entertaining