Starter quiz
- When writing a comparative response, you should aim to...
- explore the differences in the texts.
- explore the similarites in the texts.
- explore both similarities and differences in the text. ✓
- focus only on one text.
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- In her 'Letter to the Dreamers', Serena Williams uses a first person perspective. Which quote is an example of this?
- "We must continue to dream big." ✓
- "When I was growing up, I had a dream." ✓
- "To all incredible women who strive for excellence."
- "[w]omen have to break down many barriers on the road to success."
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- In her speech 'Freedom or Death', Emmeline Pankhurst uses direct address. Which one of these quotes is an example of this?
- "It is about eight years since the word militant was first"
- "I am here as a soldier who has temporarily left the field of battle"
- "No man was ever put out of a public meeting for asking a question"
- "You have to make more noise than anybody else" ✓
- ''That is the whole history of politics.''
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- “We were called militant, and we were quite willing to accept the name”, is an example of …
- first person ✓
- direct address
- collective pronouns ✓
- metaphor
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- Comparative conjunctions can be used to make comparisons clear. Which one of these is not a comparative conjunction.
- However
- Either ✓
- Similarly
- Equally
- Whereas
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- Conjunctions can be used to make close comparisons. ______ conjunctions come in pairs.
- 'Correlative ' ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the key words to the correct definitions.
- resilience⇔The ability to bounce back from difficulties or challenges. ✓
- incite⇔To encourage or provoke someone to take action. ✓
- inequality⇔Things are not fair or equal for everyone. ✓
- assertive⇔To confidently express your thoughts or feelings in a respectful way. ✓
- anecdote⇔A short and personal account or story, used in persuasive writing. ✓
- In her speech "Freedom or Death", which rhetorical device does Emmeline Pankhurst not use?
- Analogy
- Humour ✓
- Repetition
- Metaphor
- Direct address
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- Comparative conjunctions can be used in your writing to show similarities and differences. Which one of these is not a comparative conjunction?
- However
- Similarily
- Contranstingly
- Likewise
- Cleverly ✓
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- Neither/nor and both/and are examples of.....
- comparative conjunctions
- discourse markers
- coordinating conjunctions
- evaluative phrases
- correlative conjunctions ✓
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- Which words best describe the tone of Emmeline Pankhurst's 'Freedom or Death' speech when she says "I am here as a soldier"?
- determined ✓
- aggresive ✓
- assertive ✓
- defeated
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- "My dream wasn’t like that of an average kid, my dream was to be the best tennis player in the world." Williams uses anecdotes in her 'Letter to the Dreamers', why does she do this?
- To boast about her successes.
- To create a rapport with the audience. ✓
- To provide statistical evidence.
- To present logical reasoning.
- To emphasise chronological events
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Key learning points
- Evaluating model responses with a specific checklist can help improve your own responses.
- You can use comparative conjunctions to make clear links between the texts.
- Your paragraph must focus on both texts in equal detail, with evidence from both.
- You must ensure that the focus of your comparison links to the question.
- You need to compare the writers' methods and their tone, as well as their overall attitudes.
Common misconception
Looking at other essays is cheating or copying.
Working with model responses helps develop your critical skills in order to evaluate your own work. Using and adapting others' ideas is a great thing to do!
Keywords
Resililence - the ability to bounce back from difficulties or challenges
Incite - to encourage or provoke someone to take action
Inequality - things are not fair or equal for everyone
Assertive - to confidently express your thoughts or feelings in a respectful and clear manner
Anecdote - a short and personal account or story, used in persuasive writing to create a rapport with the audience
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