UNIT 1 EXAM TYPES OF QUESTIONS Flashcards
“list…”
“what examples…”
“what actions…”
List or Find
“what evidence…”
Evidence
“explain how”
“explain why”
Explain
“what impressions”
Impressions
“what are x’s thought on…”
what is x’s attitude/viewpoint on…”
Attitudes
“Who is this text trying to attract”
“who is the text aimed at”
Intended Audience
“How does the writer try to encourage/interest/argue…”
“How does this text try to persuade/attract/sell/influence”
Persuasive techniques
“In what ways are they different?”
“What are the two writers attitudes?”
“what reasons do they give?”
“using information from both texts, explain…”
Compare and contrast
List or find
Work your way methodically through the text and select the relevant information.
Evidence
Work your way methodically through the text and select reasons/statistics which support the writers viewpoint.
Explain
Select and explain relevant information and use your skills of inference.
Impressions
Consider the view you may have of the person/organisation when you read the text.
Attitudes
Consider the writer’s viewpoint on the subject. Is it positive or negative? How is this made clear to the reader?
Intended audience
Look closely at the content and language to work out who the text is targeting.
Persuasive techniques
How does the writer use techniques to reinforce their viewpoint? Consider topic, tone, headlines/title, language and presentation. Do not give your own views on the issue.
