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What key components are included in a News Report?
What key components are included in a News Report?
Which elements are part of a Narrative Essay?
Which elements are part of a Narrative Essay?
What is included in a Descriptive Essay?
What is included in a Descriptive Essay?
Which of the following are components of an Argumentative Essay?
Which of the following are components of an Argumentative Essay?
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What is an Argumentative Style characterized by?
What is an Argumentative Style characterized by?
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What is the main purpose of a Discursive essay?
What is the main purpose of a Discursive essay?
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What are the main elements of a Speech?
What are the main elements of a Speech?
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What is the main structure of an Interview?
What is the main structure of an Interview?
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What components are typically found in a Magazine Article?
What components are typically found in a Magazine Article?
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What is the format for a Conversation?
What is the format for a Conversation?
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What key components should be included in a Letter?
What key components should be included in a Letter?
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What are the characteristics of a Journal entry?
What are the characteristics of a Journal entry?
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Study Notes
News Report
- Essential components include headline, news event details (who, what, when, where), and background context.
- Incorporate a detailed description of the incident, ongoing developments, and potential future impacts.
- Optional subheadings and quoted material from participants or witnesses enhance credibility.
Narrative Essay
- Must establish a clear setting and introduce characters.
- Develops a central problem leading to a climax and culminates in a resolution.
Descriptive Essay
- Focuses on the setting and the sequence of the experience including positioning, approaching, arrival, and farewell.
Argumentative Essay
- Starts with an introduction followed by presenting an alternate view and criticism of that view.
- Writer’s perspective should be clear throughout the essay, leading to a strong conclusion.
Argumentative Style
- Typically presents a one-sided argument that adheres to a general structure favoring one opinion.
- The writer displays bias, catering to an audience that may oppose their viewpoint.
Discursive Purpose
- Aims to present a balanced examination of both sides of an argument.
- Generally more formal and impersonal in tone compared to other essay types.
Speech
- Begin by greeting the audience based on hierarchy and thanking them for the opportunity to speak.
- Organize the body of the speech clearly, before concluding and expressing gratitude again.
Interview
- No quotation marks are needed; the format includes a clear Q&A structure without frequent intervals.
Magazine Article
- Should cover a relevant topic, provide background information, and present a discussion leading to predictions and conclusions.
Conversation
- Present speakers’ names on the left margin followed by a colon; maintain frequent exchanges between them.
- Concludes informally, with no requirement for speech marks.
Letter
- Requires a header with date and place, followed by a salutation.
- Composed of structured paragraphs for the body, development, conclusion, future actions, and a closing signature.
Journal
- Written in first person with the date prominently displayed.
- Should capture a sense of time and place, adhering to a structure that often includes five paragraphs, though specific formatting is flexible.
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Description
This quiz provides essential formats for IGCSE English writing, including news reports and narrative essays. Each format includes key components and structure for students to master their writing skills. Perfect for revision or as a study aid for the IGCSE syllabus.
