Starter quiz
- Which form of text beginning with an 'a' can be described as 'a non-fictional account of a person's life written by that same person'?
- 'autobiography ' ✓
- Which famous nurses gained recognition for their efforts in The Crimean War? Mary Seacole and ______.
- 'Florence Nightingale' ✓
- Match each form of text to the correct description.
- speech⇔A formal talk given to an audience. ✓
- letter⇔A written message from one person to another. ✓
- autobiography⇔A text about a person's life written by themselves. ✓
- article⇔A piece of writing on a topic in a newspaper or magazine. ✓
- biography⇔A detailed description of someone's life written by another person. ✓
- Which of these sentences is written in the past tense?
- She walks to the store every morning.
- They are going to the concert tonight.
- He finished his homework before dinner. ✓
- We will travel to Paris next summer.
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- Which perspective is typically used in autobiographical writing?
- first person ✓
- second person
- third person
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- Which sentence best describes the impact of Mary Seacole's and Florence Nightingale's use of graphic imagery in their writing?
- it entertains the reader in order to keep them engaged
- it highlights the brutal reality of war and the intense suffering it causes ✓
- it offers practical advice on nursing and healthcare
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Exit quiz
- Which text form does Mary Seacole use to convey her experiences?
- a speech
- an article
- a letter
- an autobiography ✓
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- What is the primary purpose of Florence Nightingale's 'Letter to The Times'?
- To narrate her childhood experiences.
- To persuade and advocate for better nursing conditions. ✓
- To entertain with fictional stories.
- To discuss the political situation of her time.
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- Which of the following is an example of a comparative conjunction used to identify a similarity?
- whereas
- however
- likewise ✓
- neither
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- Which type of conjunction comes in pairs and includes 'neither/nor' and 'whether/or'?
- 'correlative' ✓
- Which of the following sentences includes tentative language?
- Seacole’s writing is more emotional than Nightingale’s.
- Nightingale’s letter could be considered the most assertive of the two. ✓
- Seacole provides a personal account of her experiences.
- Nightingale’s and Seacole’s texts are equally detailed.
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- Which of these sentences does not include a superlative?
- Nightingale’s writing is arguably the most influential and most recognised.
- Both Nightingale and Seacole offer vivid and personal accounts. ✓
- Nightingale’s writing is arguably the most detailed of the two.
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Key learning points
- When writing analytical responses, you should begin by identifying and comparing a ‘big idea’.
- Using correlative and comparative conjunctions can help to draw close comparisons.
- Superlatives can help you to compare and evaluate texts.
- Tentative language can be used to add additional arguments and put forward your ideas.
Common misconception
As long as I can back up my answer, I can put forward any interpretation of the text.
Using tentative language can lead to a more exploratory approach, rather than presenting 'right' or 'wrong' interpretations.
Keywords
Depicts - shows or represents something through a description
Correlative conjunction - pairs of words that work together to connect ideas in a sentence
Comparative conjunction - can be used to compare ideas in a sentence and show similarities and differences
Authentic - something that is genuine, real, or true to its original form or nature
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