Starter quiz

  • What word beginning with 'D' means to teach or instruct in an authoritative way?
    • 'didactic' ✓
  • Match the word with the definition.
    • context
      the who, what, where and when of the text ✓
    • purpose
      why the text was written ✓
    • audience
      the person or group being addressed by the text ✓
    • title
      the name given to the text ✓
    • form
      the type of text for example, letter or speech ✓
  • Which of the following is written in a formal register?
    • Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.  ✓
    • Hi there. I hope you're well.
    • Ok, let's get started.
    • We are gathered here today.  ✓
  • How do we stereotypically address a reader when we are writing a letter?
    • 'Dear' ✓
  • What are key conventions of letter writing?
    • an address at the beginning  ✓
    • a signature  ✓
    • date  ✓
    • typed not handwritten
    • neat handwriting
  • What would you expect from a letter to advise?
    • annoyance
    • sympathy  ✓
    • kindness  ✓
    • helpful suggestions  ✓
    • a list of tasks
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