Writing for an audience (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What do examiners assess when evaluating audience awareness in GCSE writing?
What do examiners assess when evaluating audience awareness in GCSE writing?
Vocabulary, grammar structures & approach
What type of approach should you adopt when writing for an adult audience?
What type of approach should you adopt when writing for an adult audience?
A more formal approach
Which phrase is an example of a colloquial expression to avoid for adult audiences?
Which phrase is an example of a colloquial expression to avoid for adult audiences?
The film was ace
Why should 'It was dope' be avoided when writing for adults?
Why should 'It was dope' be avoided when writing for adults?
It is slang and lacks professionalism
What is wrong with writing 'I didn't do nothing' in formal writing?
What is wrong with writing 'I didn't do nothing' in formal writing?
It is a double negative
Should text-speak like 'IDK' ever appear in formal writing for adults?
Should text-speak like 'IDK' ever appear in formal writing for adults?
No, never use it
What is the key principle when writing for younger audiences?
What is the key principle when writing for younger audiences?
Finding the right balance
What must remain correct even when writing for younger audiences?
What must remain correct even when writing for younger audiences?
Grammar, spelling & sentence structure
If a question states 'Write a speech for 14-year-old students', what is this?
If a question states 'Write a speech for 14-year-old students', what is this?
An explicit audience statement
How do blogs compare to newspaper articles in terms of formality?
How do blogs compare to newspaper articles in terms of formality?
More informal but still professional
Are technical skills assessed regardless of your intended audience?
Are technical skills assessed regardless of your intended audience?
Yes, always assessed