Writing with Purpose (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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5 main purposes of writing
5 main purposes of writing
Inform, advise, argue, persuade, entertain
Question to ask before writing
Question to ask before writing
What am I trying to achieve with this piece?
Definition of tone in writing
Definition of tone in writing
Attitude or feeling conveyed through writing
Definition of style in writing
Definition of style in writing
How you use language
Definition of register in writing
Definition of register in writing
Level of formality in language choices
Tone & register for advising texts
Tone & register for advising texts
Objective, authoritative tone with formal register
Persuasive writing: pronouns & questions used
Persuasive writing: pronouns & questions used
Rhetorical questions & inclusive pronouns (you, we)
How to start creative writing
How to start creative writing
Start in middle of action
3 benefits for creative writing
3 benefits for creative writing
Complex sentences, figurative language, unusual vocab
Principle: structure and purpose relationship
Principle: structure and purpose relationship
Structure must serve purpose, not work against it
Persuasive writing: when to use strongest points
Persuasive writing: when to use strongest points
Build gradually, save strongest points for max impact
Non-fiction persuasive techniques (4)
Non-fiction persuasive techniques (4)
State opinion, use evidence, address counter-args, emotive lang
Combining multiple purposes in writing
Combining multiple purposes in writing
Prioritise 1 main purpose, use others as supporting elements