Understanding Texts (AQA GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What does literary non-fiction combine?
What does literary non-fiction combine?
Factual info with literary techniques
What are the two main aims of literary non-fiction?
What are the two main aims of literary non-fiction?
To inform and engage readers
What must all content in literary non-fiction be based on?
What must all content in literary non-fiction be based on?
Real events and factual information
Which is an example of literary non-fiction?
Which is an example of literary non-fiction?
Travel writing about real places
What is the purpose of descriptive language in literary non-fiction?
What is the purpose of descriptive language in literary non-fiction?
Help readers visualise scenes
In what person is literary non-fiction typically written?
In what person is literary non-fiction typically written?
First person
What phrase shows direct address to the reader?
What phrase shows direct address to the reader?
'Dearest reader' or 'you'
What must dialogue in literary non-fiction be based on?
What must dialogue in literary non-fiction be based on?
Real events and actual conversations
Why does literary non-fiction use emotive adjectives?
Why does literary non-fiction use emotive adjectives?
Help readers connect emotionally
What is the writer's goal in literary non-fiction?
What is the writer's goal in literary non-fiction?
Share facts whilst keeping reader interested
Which are common types of literary non-fiction?
Which are common types of literary non-fiction?
Biographies, autobiographies, travel writing
What does effective literary non-fiction combine?
What does effective literary non-fiction combine?
Accuracy with entertainment