Cambridge International AS 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 these features is a standard convention of an advertisement that distinguishes it from a news story?

Question 2

1 mark

In the context of review writing, how does the typical structural convention differ from that of a standard news story?

Question 3

1 mark

In discursive writing, the convention of internal coherence is primarily maintained through which linguistic technique?

Question 4

1 mark

When writing a scripted speech for an inspirational event, which convention helps to build rhythm and emphasize key points?

Question 5

1 mark

In descriptive writing, the convention of sensory imagery is used primarily to:

Question 6

2 marks

Which specific linguistic convention is used in advertisements to create a sense of direct personal appeal to the consumer?

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Question 7

4 marks

In descriptive writing, how does the convention of lexical cohesion through a semantic field help establish a consistent atmosphere?

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Question 8

5 marks

Contrast the convention of temporal proximity in a diary with the retrospective narrative structure typically found in a published autobiography.

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Question 9

3 marks

When constructing a blog post compared to a formal article, the writer must adapt their use of conventions to suit a digital audience.

(a) Identify two conventions typical of a blog (such as interactivity or hyperlinking) that are rarely found in traditional printed articles.
(b) Explain how the tenor of a blog usually differs from that of a formal article to foster a sense of community with the reader.

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Question 10

5 marks

Investigative journalism often relies on specific conventions to establish credibility and engage the reader. Identify and explain five key conventions of investigative journalism.

Your answer should consider:
(i) The use of evidentiary logic.
(ii) The role of narrative perspective in uncovering 'the truth'.
(iii) The typical structure of the revelation of information.

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