Composition (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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How many marks is the composition section worth in Junior Cycle English?
How many marks is the composition section worth in Junior Cycle English?
50 marks
How many composition questions are offered in the exam for students to choose from?
How many composition questions are offered in the exam for students to choose from?
Six questions
Which marking criterion carries the highest weighting?
Which marking criterion carries the highest weighting?
Clarity & coherence
What must short story writing include according to the note?
What must short story writing include according to the note?
Characters, setting, conflict & resolution
What does descriptive essay writing emphasise?
What does descriptive essay writing emphasise?
Vivid descriptions using sensory details
What must speech writing consider?
What must speech writing consider?
Specific audience
Which keywords help identify the type of writing required?
Which keywords help identify the type of writing required?
'imagine', 'story', 'personal', 'article'
Which figurative language devices are mentioned in the note?
Which figurative language devices are mentioned in the note?
Similes, metaphors, personification
How many marks does structure & organisation receive?
How many marks does structure & organisation receive?
5 marks
What is the focus of personal essay writing?
What is the focus of personal essay writing?
Reflective writing from own experiences
What does discursive essay writing require?
What does discursive essay writing require?
Exploring an issue in balanced manner
What does the note say about quality versus quantity?
What does the note say about quality versus quantity?
Quality matters more than quantity
What features does article writing often include?
What features does article writing often include?
Engaging headlines & subheadings