IGCSE English Formats Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the essential components of a News Report?

Headline (correct)

Setting

Characters

Future (correct)

What elements make up a Narrative Essay?

Setting, Characters, Problem, Climax, Resolution

List the components of a Descriptive Essay.

Setting, Positioning, Approaching, Arrival, Farewell

What are the key components of an Argumentative Essay?

Introduction, Alternate View, Criticism of Alternate View, Your View, Conclusion Signup and view all the answers

The Argumentative Style is unbiased and presents multiple sides of an issue.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Discursive essay?

Provides a balanced view of both sides of the argument. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of a Speech?

Greeting, Thanking, Body, Conclusion, Final Thanks Signup and view all the answers

In an interview, speech marks are required.

False Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in a Magazine Article?

Topic, Background, Discussion, Prediction, Conclusion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a Conversation format?

Frequent intervals between speakers Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of a Letter?

Date, Place, Opening, Body, Conclusion, Future Action, Final Paragraph, Your Sincerely, Signature, Printed Name Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics should a Journal entry have?

First person, date at the top, sense of time and place, follows 5 paragraph rule Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

News Report

Structure includes a headline to grab attention
Essential components: who, what, when, where of the event
Provides background information, exploring causes and lead-up to events
Detailed descriptions convey what occurred and ongoing developments
Optional subheadings for quotes enhance depth
Incorporates quotations from relevant parties: witnesses, police, etc.
Discusses future implications: consequences, predictions, and investigations

Narrative Essay

Composed of key elements: setting, characters, conflict, climax, and resolution
Focuses on storytelling with a structured flow

Descriptive Essay

Centers on creating vivid imagery through the following phases: setting, positioning, approaching, arrival, and farewell
Aims to immerse the reader in the experience

Argumentative Essay

Structure includes an introduction, alternate views, critiques of those views, your perspective, and a conclusion
Your stance should be seamless throughout, though formally placed after alternate views

Argumentative Style

Characterized by a one-sided approach strongly favoring a particular view
Follows a standard format that reflects the writer's bias
Aimed at audiences who may oppose the argument presented

Discursive Purpose

Offers a balanced analysis of multiple viewpoints on a topic
Maintains a more formal and impersonal tone compared to other essay types

Speech

Begins with a hierarchical greeting and acknowledgments
Main body delivers the core message or argument
Concludes with final thanks and relevant parting remarks

Interview

Does not require speech marks and lacks frequent interruptions
Clearly delineated Q&A format between interviewer and interviewee

Magazine Article

Structure consists of a topic introduction, background context, detailed discussion, predictions, and a conclusive closing

Conversation

Format stipulates names on the left margin followed by a colon indicating speaker changes
Frequent alternating dialogue, promoting fluidity of conversation
No definitive conclusion is essential; can vary in formality

Letter

Essential components: date, location, opening salutation
Organized into distinct paragraphs covering body content, development, conclusion, future actions, and a final note
Ends with a sign-off and printed name for formality

Journal

Maintains first-person perspective with dated entries
Emphasizes context of time and place within each entry
While not strictly formatted, it can generally adhere to a five-paragraph structure for cohesiveness

Description

Explore essential formats for IGCSE English with these flashcards. Learn the key components of a News Report and a Narrative Essay, including their structure and important elements. Perfect for students preparing for their IGCSE exams.