Writing for an audience (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What Section B GCSE questions test
What Section B GCSE questions test
Ability to adapt style, tone & language to audience
Writing approach for adult audiences
Writing approach for adult audiences
More formal, using Standard English
Colloquial expressions in adult writing
Colloquial expressions in adult writing
Must be avoided (e.g., 'well good')
Slang terms in adult writing
Slang terms in adult writing
Must be avoided (e.g., 'sick', 'dope')
Double negatives in formal writing
Double negatives in formal writing
Must be avoided (e.g., 'didn't do nothing')
Text-speak/abbreviations in adult writing
Text-speak/abbreviations in adult writing
Must never appear (e.g., 'IDK', 'LOL')
Key principle for younger audiences
Key principle for younger audiences
Balance being relatable with good writing standards
What to avoid for younger audiences
What to avoid for younger audiences
Non-standard English, slang & abbreviated forms
Technical accuracy for younger audiences
Technical accuracy for younger audiences
Still assessed - grammar, spelling, structure must be correct
Explicit audience in exam question
Explicit audience in exam question
Audience is clearly stated (e.g., '14-year-old students')
When audience not stated in question
When audience not stated in question
Assume broad readership & plan carefully
Blog formality compared to newspapers
Blog formality compared to newspapers
More informal but still need professionalism
What's assessed regardless of audience
What's assessed regardless of audience
Technical skills: spelling, punctuation & grammar