Comprehension module Grade 8

The word diction refers to

• words

• length of sentences

• arrangement of words in a sentence

• use of figures of speech

Tone indicates

• Author's point of view and voice

• syntax

• Personal reflection by the reader

• Attitude, purpose and intention

Formal register would be used in

• whatsapps and twitter conversations

• news reports, official speeches and documents

• skype conferences and emails to the family

• magazines such as "You"

The term syntax refers to

• the arrangement of words, phrases and clauses in a sentence

• the number of phrases and clauses in a sentence

• the number of paragraphs in a piece of writing

• the choice of main and subordinate clauses in a sentence

The reason we do comprehensions is

• to impress our friends with our superior understanding of the world

• to show that we will be a success in life

• to develop academic intelligence

• to pass at university or college

To develop an idea of purpose and intention, we need to determine the writer's

• ethnicity

• voice

• opinion

• choice of words

Objective writing is

• opinion-based

• contains anecdotes (stories and observations)

• humorous

• factual

Which of the following is NOT TRUE: titles feature

• wordplay (figures of speech and puns)

• a summary of what the article is about

• an enticement to read the article

• publication date

Which of the following is vital in autobiographical writing ?

• colourful language

• subjective description

• character and setting

• byline indicating authorship

Making a connection in writing means

• to understand what will happen

• to relate to the story

• to know the writer

• to predict the conclusion