IGCSE English Formats Flashcards

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.