Creating content for a formal presentation | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Which of the follwoing is the best definition of an opinon?
- fact supported by evidence
- a personal belief or point of view ✓
- a point of view shared by everyone
- a scientific theory tested through experiments
Which is the best definition of the word 'unified'?
- divided or fragmented
- combined into a single element ✓
- disorganised and chaotic
- unpredictable and surprising
Which of the following is the best definition of 'linguistic skills'?
- the ability to write 'hello' in multiple languages
- the ability to say 'hello' in multiple languages
- competency in understanding and using language effectively ✓
- knowledge of the grammatical rules of English
To add to something to make it larger or longer is to ______ it.
- 'Extend' ✓
The structure of a text refers to ...
- the organisation of its content. ✓
- the font and formatting used in the text.
- the language used by the writer.
- the writer's vocabulary choices.
Which of the following is a synonym for 'pollution'?
- preservation
- purity
- contamination ✓
- conservation

Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.
- transfer
  
  ⇔
  
  move ✓
- extend
  
  ⇔
  
  lengthen ✓
- coherence
  
  ⇔
  
  unity ✓
- impact
  
  ⇔
  
  effect ✓
When creating a metaphor, we are imaginatively transferring ______ from one thing to another.
- 'qualities' ✓
Which of the following is the best definition of an extended metaphor?
- a brief comparison between two things that are very different
- a metaphor that continues over several sentences, paragraphs or lines ✓
- a metaphor that is used once very strikingly in a piece of writing
- a metaphor which is simple and easy to understand
Which three of the following words could belong in a semantic field?
- goal ✓
- swim
- penalty ✓
- offside ✓
- apple
Which of the following uses a visual metaphor?
- The problem is a disease that we can all catch.
- The problem is a bruise on society's skin. ✓
- The problem is a terrifying cry in the dark.
Why is it important to reflect on the skills we have learned?
- to identify and acknowledge what we can do ✓
- to tell everyone what achieved
- to self criticise so we stop making mistakes
- to identify areas for improvement ✓

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Creating content for a presentation can mean using facts, experts and an appropriate tone to take a stand.
A metaphor involves the transfer of qualities from one thing to another.
An extended metaphor will help direct your choice of vocabulary throughout the presentation.
An effective way to structure your presentation is to begin and end in the same place.
Presenting visual ideas at the start of a presentation can be very impactful.

Figurative language, like metaphors, is not used in presentations.

Stress how much stronger presentations can be when it allows the audience to make associations with objects and items they are familiar with.