AICE Lang AS Midterm Review (copy)

What are the key features of personal letters?

One specific person; placement of address; salutation/greeting (Dear_); body/message; closing (Sincerely).

What is a diary primarily meant for?

It is usually private and meant for just the writer themselves, serving as a chronological record of experiences or events.

What distinguishes travel writing?

It records a trip in descriptive writing; can be personal or aimed at a wider audience; includes details about a specific location and its culture.

What is a biography?

A biography is a chronologically written account of someone else's life, presented in third person.

Define autobiography.

An autobiography is a chronological account of one's own life written in first person.

What is a memoir?

A memoir is a written account that focuses on specific experiences or events from one's own life with personal thoughts.

What is the structure of a formal essay?

It has a formal structure including introduction, body, conclusion; presents clear evidence and strong logic.

What are the features of scripted speeches?

They acknowledge the institution/context, use rhetorical devices like repetition, and are designed for listening rather than reading.

What makes narrative writing unique?

It is presented as prose, poetry or drama; has a clear sense of action or direction and a deliberate perspective.

What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

To use clear physical and sensory detail that immerses the audience in the time and place being described.

What are common features of advertisements?

Headings, branding (logos, slogans), clear text (short paragraphs, bullet points), and large images.

What is the primary function of editorials in journalism?

To present the official opinion of the publication.

Describe the language style typically used in News Stories.

It varies by publication but is often neutral with complex sentences to convey information.

What is the purpose of investigative journalism?

To provide in-depth information about a topical issue through objective analysis and evidence.

What characterizes blog writing?

Posts on a central topic, written in first-person, chronological format, often allowing audience interaction.

What defines the purpose of a text?

It is the writer's primary goal for creating the text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or critique.

What does the context of a text influence?

It sets the tone and relevance, determining urgency and emotional climate.

How does audience influence a text?

It dictates the register, formality, and complexity of language and structure.

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional associations tied to it.

Define voice in writing.

The unique personality, style, and attitude of the writer as expressed through linguistic choices.

What is tone in writing?

The writer's attitude towards the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and sentence structure.

What is the effect of using compound sentences?

They link closely related ideas with equal weight, suggesting balance between clauses.

What impact does an imperative sentence have?

It establishes authority and a direct command, urging action from the audience.