Identifying precise similarities and differences between two texts | English

Starter quiz

What word beginning with 'D' means to teach or instruct in an authoritative way?
- 'didactic' ✓
Match the word with the definition.
- context
  
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  the who, what, where and when of the text ✓
- purpose
  
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  why the text was written ✓
- audience
  
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  the person or group being addressed by the text ✓
- title
  
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  the name given to the text ✓
- form
  
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  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