GCSE English Edexcel Imaginative Writing v3

Question 1

Examiners don't like short one sentence paragraphs for dramatic effect.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

It is best not to use linguistic devices in the first sentence.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The start and end of your story is really important.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

It's good to think about how you want your reader to react at different parts of your story.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

If you include dialogue, make sure that it adds to the story or develops your characters.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

It is not good to know how you are going to end before you begin to write.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Your final paragraph needs to include linguistic devices and bring the story to a logical end.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

It is a good idea to use at least two language or structure techniques in each paragraph.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

It doesn't matter much if you don't write in paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Using ambitious vocabulary (that you may spell wrong) is better than using simpler words that you can spell.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

You should aim to use 5 different types of punctuation correctly.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

You can use the text from the reading section for spellings, punctuation and ideas for your own writing.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

If you use similes and metaphors, make them create a sensible visual image, not something odd.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

It's not good give to your reader a sense of who other characters are or their relationship to you.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Accurate spelling is more important than using full stops correctly.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Techniques to achieve reactions in your reader, are best ignored. Don't use them.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Writing 5-6 good paragraphs is often better than writing 3 pages - quality wins over quantity.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

If you use // instead of starting a new paragraph you will lose marks.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 18