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Transactional writing (Paper 2 Section B)
Quick questions on Writing articles and reviews: the conventions - Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2
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What are a review that only summarises?Show answer
Recounting the plot with no judgement is not a review; evaluate and recommend.
What is total, unbroken praise?Show answer
A review that gushes reads as a fan's tribute; a balanced judgement is more credible.
What is conventions without register?Show answer
Getting the form right but the register wrong for the audience still limits AO5; pair conventions with the right tone.
What is q1?Show answer
Name three conventions of an article. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
What is the key difference between a review and a plot summary? [1 mark]
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