Starter quiz
- Which of these features would not conventionally be found in an article?
- introductory sub-heading or paragraph
- salutation (for example: 'Dear Sir/Madam') ✓
- heading
- images
- captions
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- If a writer is writing in third person, what pronouns would they use?
- I, me, my
- you, your, yours
- we, us, our
- he, she, they ✓
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- Which word beginning with 't' can be described as 'the attitude or feeling conveyed by a writer towards the subject matter and audience'?
- 'tone' ✓
- The perspective in a text refers to ...
- the background of the author.
- the central theme or message of the text.
- the grammatical structure of the sentences.
- the interpretation of events or ideas based on a particular viewpoint or bias. ✓
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- What are the benefits of using information to make predictions about a text before you read it?
- It helps improve reading speed.
- It helps comprehension by activating prior knowledge and creating expectation. ✓
- It makes the text more difficult to understand.
- It discourages critical thinking and analysis.
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- Which of these is not an example of contextual information?
- the writer
- the methods ✓
- the date
- the form
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Exit quiz
- Which of these best describes a profile?
- An article summarising historical events.
- An article analysing historical events.
- An article about a person: their life, achievements and personality. ✓
- A review of a recent film or book.
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- Which language device beginning with 'i' can be defined as 'using words to create vivid pictures in a reader’s mind'?
- 'imagery' ✓
- In her article 'The woman who helps keep Bear Grylls safe', Saner uses hyperbole. This is when ...
- she exaggerates to emphasise the danger faced by survival experts. ✓
- she minimises the danger and experiences faced by survival experts.
- she provides accurate and realistic descriptions of their experiences.
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- What type of quotation can be defined as follows? 'The use of the exact words from an original source (spoken or written) and needs speech marks to show the words are from another source'.
- 'direct' ✓
- What type of quotation can be defined as follows? 'The use of own words to paraphrase or express ideas from another source'.
- 'indirect' ✓
- Which word best completes the following sentence? 'Using a third person narrative voice can create __________ viewpoint.'
- a subjective
- a biased
- an objective ✓
- a personal
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- The article is a profile piece, written in third person. However, it also conveys the subject's perspective.
- The writer uses hyperbole, imagery and lists to bring Hine's experiences to life.
- Direct quotations use the exact words from an original source.
- Indirect quotations use your own words to paraphrase or express ideas from another source.
- Writers will use direct and indirect quotations to capture the subject's voice authentically.
Common misconception
The only perspective presented in a text is the writer's.
Texts can also include viewpoints of characters, experts or sources the writer references. In this article we also hear the subject's perspective through the use of quotations.
Keywords
Profile - a description of a person, often highlighting their background, personality and achievements - can also be used as a verb
Hyperbole - to exaggerate something a lot to make a point or to make it sound more dramatic
Imagery - using words to create vivid pictures in a reader's mind
Paraphrase - involves expressing an idea using different words while retaining its original meaning
Objective - something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
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