Language Writing styles Flashcards
Summary
Brief:
Structure:
Notes:
- Between 100-120 words
- All points must be factual or be provided with concrete
evidence and not emotive - Wordy language and language techniques to be
avoided and are unnecessary
- Topic sentence
- 8 - 10 most relevant points from text
answering/responding to task
- Use own wording
- Do not exceed word limit, better to be under than over
Analysis
Brief:
Structure:
Notes:
- Word limit 300 words
- One use of imagery per paragraph
- Topic sentence
- QME x3
- Topic sentence
- QME x3
- Answer must be direct and succinct
- Aim to write between 120-150 words per paragraph
Letter
Structure:
Notes:
- First paragraph addressing recipient as well as purpose
of letter - Following paragraphs addressing each bulleted point
in task - Final paragraph or conclusion to sum up points and
purpose of letter
• Use letter specific language (eg. complaint should use
formal language)
• Written in first person
if you know the person sign off
Yours Sincerely,
else
Yours Faithfully,
Report
Structure:
Notes:
- One paragraph per bullet point to be addressed
• Formal language
• Written in third person
• Avoid use of colloquial and overly scientific/specific
language
Journal/Diary entry
Structure:
Notes:
- Dear diary, / dd/mm/yy / …
- All points > Main points > Sub points
- Informal
- Colloquial language
- Emotive and personal language
- No abbreviations
Speech
Structure:
Notes:
- Introduction - begin with hook
- Paragraphs for main points
- Conclusion
- Informative
- Entertaining
- Persuasive
Interview:
Structure:
Notes:
- Follows no real structure unless provided with specific
points to address
• Dialogue
• Conversational
• Witty, clever and natural spoken language should be
used
Magazine
Notes:
• Dependent entirely upon task, use audience and brief
fitting register and vocabulary
Should use witty conversational slightly informal language
Newspaper:
Structure:
Notes:
- Who, what when and where
- Why
- How (perspective)
- Should contains key facts
- Bold language
- Strong opinion and perspective should be conveyed
- Witty and factual language