Starter quiz
- Which reading skill can help you before reading a complex text? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)
- summarising
- clarifying
- prediction ✓
- analysis
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- Which of the following would not be considered useful context when reading a non-fiction text for the first time?
- what the text is about
- when the text was written
- who the text was written by
- why the writer has made specific choices ✓
- how the writer uses language ✓
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- Which of these words is a synonym for 'credible'?
- convincing ✓
- untrustworthy
- false
- unlikely
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- "We need you to join our company!" is an example of ...
- a rhetorical question.
- direct address. ✓
- statistics.
- rule of three.
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- Which of these offers the best definition of the word 'tone'?
- the main topic or subject of the writing, including the characters and setting
- the writer's use of figurative language and poetic devices to create vivid image
- the attitude or feeling that the writer conveys through their choice of words ✓
- the structure and organisation of the writing, including the introduction
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- What is the purpose of considering the "form" of a piece of writing?
- to impress readers with elaborate language
- to express the writer's personality and emotions
- to ensure language is appropriate, organised, and effectively communicated ✓
- to create a unique, unconventional writing style
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Exit quiz
- "The death penalty is as old-fashioned as using a typewriter in the age of smartphones. Can we all agree it's time to move on?" Which rhetorical devices are being used here?
- direct address ✓
- rule of three
- rhetorical question ✓
- statistics
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- Which 'S' word describes the action of trying to mock or be humorous, usually by saying the opposite of what you mean?
- 'sarcasm' ✓
- Which word beginning with 'I' describes a writer saying something but meaning the opposite, usually for exaggeration and effect?
- 'irony' ✓
- Which of the following is not true? Rhetorical questions …
- can be used to create a rapport with the reader.
- always need an answer. ✓
- are one of the most used devices in persuasive writing.
- can be used to provoke thought.
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- Which of these would not be considered helpful in making predictions about a text?
- knowledge of a writer
- the title
- when the text was published
- page numbers ✓
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- What features has the following sentence used? 'Like a double-edged sword, social media can be lethal. Stay enlightened, stay safe, and ensure your online presence truly matters.'
- simile ✓
- repetition ✓
- rhetorical question
- direct address ✓
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Key learning points
- Using knowledge of a writer and reading the title can help you make predictions about a text.
- Brooker uses irony and sarcasm to address a serious topic.
- Rhetorical questions can be effective as long as they are not overused.
- Rhetorical questions should be relevant to the topic and not rely on direct address or 'you'.
Common misconception
Placing ambiguous, short questions with direct address at the end of sentences is an effective rhetorical question. For example: 'Do you/don't you agree?'
Think about the purpose of a rhetorical question and why we use them. Is this the best way to challenge and provoke thought or get a reaction from your audience?
Keywords
Irony - something happens that is the opposite to what is expected
Sarcasm - to mock or be humorous, usually by saying the opposite of what you mean
Humorous - to be funny or entertaining
Popular culture - includes things like music, films, trends, and fashion that are popular at a given time and enjoyed by wider society
Critique - to assess or evaluate something
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