Starter quiz
- Which of the following is the best synonym for concise?
- brief ✓
- elaborate
- rambling
- talkative
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- What is the correct term for the words that describe nouns?
- 'adjectives' ✓
- In which two cities was George Orwell 'down and out'?
- New York and Paris
- Paris and Dover
- Rome and London
- Paris and London ✓
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- Who wrote 'Notes from A Small Island'?
- 'Bill Bryson ' ✓
- Which of the following best explain the distinction between implicit and explicit?
- Implicit means suggested while explicit means clearly expressed. ✓
- Implicit means straightforward while explicit means subtle.
- Implicit means detailed while explicit means concise.
- Implicit means beautiful while explicit means hidden.
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- By describing Paris as full of "loud singing" in his book 'Down and Out in Paris and London', Orwell might be implying that the city is ...
- dangerous and miserable.
- noisy and vibrant. ✓
- noisy and frightening.
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Exit quiz
- Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.
- concise⇔brief ✓
- precise⇔exact ✓
- to establish⇔to set up ✓
- insightful⇔perceptive ✓
- In the following question, which word is asking you to write about methods: 'how does the writer convey their point of view'?
- how ✓
- writer
- convey
- point
- view
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- One of the main reasons to use adjectives is to ...
- simplify language.
- add detail. ✓
- create ambiguity.
- remove confusion.
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- A good way to structure a developed answer to is to organise your points into three stages: establish, ______ and end.
- 'build' ✓
- Words like 'yet' and 'despite' are useful for ...
- introducing additional similar information.
- introducing additional contrasting information. ✓
- introducing and highlighting similarities.
- indicating cause and effect.
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- Which of the following is the most precise description of the traffic noise you might find in a city?
- loud noises
- chaotic sounds
- honking horns ✓
- musical sounds
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Key learning points
- A key characteristic of concise writing is specific and precise word choices.
- Adjectives can be used to add detail to your writing.
- Repetition should be avoided unless it is intentional and for a deliberate effect.
- Developed writing tracks the movement and change of ideas and feelings.
- A useful way to think of developing an answer is in terms of establish, build and end.
Common misconception
Students sometimes think they need to include as much as possible in their argument and support their ideas with overly long quotations.
Encourage students to select short and precise quotations to keep their writing concise.
Keywords
Concise - giving information in a brief but comprehensive way
Precise - sharply defined or stated
To establish - to set up on a firm basis or foundation
Insightful - showing an accurate and deep understanding
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