Section 2 - Written communication

Question 1

What should you include when writing an interesting introduction?

Answer 1

1. State your interpretation of the comments’ theme
2. Introduce the quote, and then define what the theme means in this context
   state which point of view you are taking. This is essentially your thesis

Question 2

What is your Test A writing structure?

• Paragraph 1:
• Paragraph 2:
• Paragraph 3:
• Paragraph 4:
• Paragraph 5:

Answer 2

• Paragraph 1: Open with a thesis statement
• Paragraph 2: Provide support for your thesis
• Paragraph 3: Discuss and antithesis of your main idea
• Paragraph 4: Explain why you stay firm with your thesis
• Paragraph 5: Conclude your essay

Question 3

What is your Test B writing structure?

• Paragraph 1:
• Paragraph 2:
• Paragraph 3:
• Paragraph 4:

Answer 3

• Paragraph 1: Begin with a thesis statement
• Paragraph 2: begin the narrative
• Paragraph 3: Reflect on the narrative (what have I learned from the narrative experience)
• Paragraph 4: Apply the reflection or life lesson you learned

Question 4

Altruism

Answer 4

A selfless commitment to the service of others

Question 5

Caveat

Answer 5

A warning word of caution

Question 6

Cynosure

Answer 6

The centre of attention because of its beauty

Question 7

Discombobulate

Answer 7

To upset, disconcert, to provoke a feeling of confusion or frustration

Question 8

Egalitarian

Answer 8

An assertion and the manifestation of a belief in the equality of all people especially in political and socio-economic matters

Question 9

Epistemology

Answer 9

A system, method or manner of learning

Question 10

Myopic

Answer 10

Narrow-minded

Question 11

Paragon

Answer 11

A model of excellence

Question 12

Pejorative

Answer 12

Having a belittling or derogatory impact

Question 13

Satire

Answer 13

Humour derived from poking fun at social issues and human follies in general

Question 14

Ubiquitous

Answer 14

Universal, accepted by all

Question 15

1. A priori (Latin)
2. Carpe diem (Latin)
3. Mea culpa (latin)
4. Quid pro quo (latin)
5. Status quo (Latin)
6. Tempus fugit

Answer 15

1. Something assumed or known even without experience
2. To seize the day
3. The fault is mine
4. Tit for tat
5. The actual state of affairs in the present
6. Time flies