Conclusions: transactional (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What formats are included in transactional writing?
What formats are included in transactional writing?
Letters, articles, speeches, and leaflets
What is the purpose of transactional writing?
What is the purpose of transactional writing?
To inform, persuade, or argue a viewpoint
What is the role of a conclusion?
What is the role of a conclusion?
Final opportunity to reinforce main message
When should you plan your conclusion?
When should you plan your conclusion?
Before you start writing the piece
What should conclusions do (not repeat)?
What should conclusions do (not repeat)?
Synthesize ideas in a fresh way
Rule about new ideas in conclusions
Rule about new ideas in conclusions
Never introduce completely new ideas
Six conclusion techniques
Six conclusion techniques
Vivid imagery, warning, positive note, question, circular reference, call to action
What does a vivid imagery conclusion create?
What does a vivid imagery conclusion create?
Powerful mental picture that sticks in reader's mind
What does a warning conclusion focus on?
What does a warning conclusion focus on?
Potential consequences if ideas not implemented
What do warning conclusions create?
What do warning conclusions create?
Urgency and personal responsibility
What does a positive note conclusion emphasize?
What does a positive note conclusion emphasize?
Benefits and positive outcomes of ideas
How do question conclusions engage readers?
How do question conclusions engage readers?
Force them to actively think about issues
What does a circular reference conclusion create?
What does a circular reference conclusion create?
Sense of completeness by returning to opening themes
What does a call to action conclusion tell readers?
What does a call to action conclusion tell readers?
Exactly what to do after reading
What to consider when choosing conclusion technique
What to consider when choosing conclusion technique
Audience, purpose, and tone of writing