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Portfolio: Writing
Quick questions on Purpose, audience and genre in the portfolio - SQA National 5 English
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What is plan the two pieces as a contrasting pair?Show answer
Because the portfolio must show range, plan your two pieces together so they clearly contrast in purpose and genre. A reflective personal essay paired with a persuasive argument, for instance, shows two distinct purposes, audiences and registers. Planning the pair deliberately ensures you meet the different-genre requirement and present the breadth the portfolio assesses.
What is q1?Show answer
Why must your two portfolio pieces be in different genres? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
What does writing for audience involve? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why decide purpose and audience before drafting? [1 mark]
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