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Creating a convincing argument

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English AQA

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  • Q1
    What would you say to a pupil who told you, "You should include just one quotation per paragraph when writing an essay on 'Leave Taking'"?
    correct - jumping around the play is confusing
    incorrect - you should include three quotations in every paragraph
    correct - but you can include more than one quotation in your introduction
    correct - so you can analyse in sufficient detail
    incorrect - you should include multiple quotations per paragraph
    30s
  • Q2
    Imagine an essay question on 'Leave Taking' was, "How does Pinnock use the character of Viv to explore ideas about education?" What does the word 'How' tell you must be included in your essay?
    biographical detail
    references to context
    analysis of dramatic methods
    a summary of the plot
    how you reacted to the play
    30s
  • Q3
    You will write a number of essays on 'Leave Taking'. Match the essay term to its definition.
    Users link answers
    Linking
    30s
  • Q4
    Essays about 'Leave Taking' will include main body paragraphs. These main body paragraphs will include quotations. What is the purpose of quotations in a main body paragraph?
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    Sorting
    30s
  • Q5
    Imagine a question on 'Leave Taking' was, "How does Pinnock use the character of Brod to explore ideas of isolation?" What would serve as the strongest topic sentence?
    Ultimately, Brod could help examine the isolation felt by those who migrate.
    Brod is presented as isolated when he says Enid "turn me outta the house".
    Pinnock uses many dramatic methods when creating the character of Brod.
    Pinnock explores the effects of isolation through Brod's dependence on Enid.
    30s
  • Q6
    Imagine a question on 'Leave Taking' was, "How does Pinnock use the character of Enid to explore ideas of shame?" What would serve as the strongest topic sentence?
    Enid feels shame, guilt, unhappiness and despair throughout the play.
    Pinnock says she was "fascinated" by the character of Enid.
    Pinnock connects Enid's feelings of shame with her impoverished upbringing.
    Pinnock shows Enid feels shame when Brod teases about her "crack foot-bottom".
    Pinnock uses dramatic methods to present Enid's shame, like "howl of pain".
    30s

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