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Constructing an argument about the ghosts

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English Edexcel

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  • Q1
    When writing an analytical essay, approximately how many ideas should you choose to cover your essay response?
    5-6
    1-2
    3-4
    2-3
    30s
  • Q2
    Why is it important to be selective about the ideas you choose to include?
    to present as much knowledge as possible.
    to present the strongest argument possible
    so that you can have some spare time when you have finished writing
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following features of academic writing 'outlines the arguments of each paragraph and includes key question vocabulary'?
    summary statement
    thesis statement
    supporting detail
    topic sentence
    conclusion
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is the correct definition for the word 'mouthpiece' in relation to 'A Christmas Carol'?
    somebody who believes in social responsibility and invests in their community
    a person or character who communicates information
    a person who chooses something very carefully so that fulfils a purpose
    a person or character who speaks on behalf of another person or organisation
    30s
  • Q5
    If you were writing an essay about the significance of Marley's Ghost in Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', which quotation would you not include?
    "mankind was my business"
    "are there no prisons?"
    "jolly green giant"
    "I wear the chains I forged in life."
    "link by link and yard by yard"
    30s
  • Q6
    In an essay about injustice in 'A Christmas Carol', which character might be the least appropriate to discuss?
    Bob Cratchit
    Ignorance and Want
    Fred
    Mrs Dilber
    Tiny Tim
    30s

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