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Punctuation allows the writer to stop, pause, or give emphasis to certain parts of the sentence.
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What is a 'story sequence'?
the order in which events take place in a narrative.
necessary for the logical order of a story.
identifying the main narrative components — the beginning, middle, and end.
used to describe a person, place or thing.
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summarising is “condensing,” while paraphrasing is “rewriting.”
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False
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What does 'collating' mean?
to collect and combine (texts, information, or data)
to write something in your own words
explaining an idea in a shortened form
the particular way something is written
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What must you do if you are asked to write a piece where you 'discuss' a topic, idea or a point of view?
explore a topic or issue in a balanced and objective manner.
describe something to make it clear and easy to understand.
provide a detailed account of something, focusing on its characteristics.
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We study sentence structure rules so that we can communicate clearly, correctly, and confidently.
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True
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What does "inference" mean?
an idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning.
what is suggested, rather than just what is being stated clearly.
an opinion that you form based on the information that you have
none of the answers is correct
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What does 'summarising' entail?
shortening a written text while preserving its overall meaning.
including as much detail as possible.
using as many adverbs and adjectives as you can in your sentences.
condensing information so that it may be relayed to others.
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What is 'persuasive writing'?
any written work that tries to convince the reader of the writer's opinion.
where the writer attempts to convince the reader to adopt a point of view.
paying close attention to the details by using all of your five senses.
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What can 'rhetorical devices' do?
simplify key concepts to make them easy to understand
illustrate concepts through analogies
repeat important words
evokes a specific kind of understanding in a reader
