Cambridge International A Level · English Language (9093)

The conventions of a wide range of written textual forms: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following linguistic features is most commonly associated with the conventions of a brochure designed to promote a holiday resort?

Question 2

1 mark

In travel writing, the use of 'sensory imagery' serves which convention-based purpose?

Question 3

1 mark

In a critical review of a novel, what is the primary function of 'evaluative lexis'?

Question 4

1 mark

In the context of a news story, what is the primary function of the 'inverted pyramid' structural convention?

Question 5

1 mark

An editorial in a newspaper differs from a standard news report primarily because it:

Question 6

2 marks

What is a primary structural convention typically found in a personal diary entry?

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Question 7

4 marks

Identify one significant difference in linguistic convention between a hard news story and an editorial.

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Question 8

6 marks

In investigative journalism, how does the writer balance the convention of evidentiary logic with the need for narrative engagement?

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Question 9

8 marks

a) You are a local journalist. Write a short news report (approximately 150-200 words) for a community newspaper about the opening of a new public park in your town. The report should highlight its benefits to local residents.

b) Write a reflective commentary (approximately 150 words) explaining your linguistic and structural choices in part (a). Discuss how these choices align with the conventions of a news report, the purpose of informing and promoting, and the intended audience of local community members.

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Question 10

7 marks

A local government body has issued a formal technical report regarding the redevelopment of a historical town square into a modern transit hub. The report is characterized by jargon-heavy vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and a focus on logistical efficiency.

(a) Write a blog post (150–200 words) for a local heritage society. Your post should interpret the findings of the report for the general public, using a passionate and descriptive tone to argue for the preservation of the square's historical character.

(b) Write a reflective commentary (150–200 words) in which you explain how your linguistic and structural choices in part (a) fulfill the conventions of a blog post and how you adapted the information from the technical report to suit a non-specialist audience.

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