Analytical essay writing

Which word is more appropriate for formal academic writing?

• Heaps

• Several

Evidence from the text could include...

[Tick all that apply]

• dialogue said by a character in the novel

• a brief plot summary of the whole story

• single words used by the author

• your own opinion of the novel

• reference to events from the novel

Choose the more appropriate language

• got to

• must

It's important to make sure the reader understands the plot and events of the novel.

• True

• False

When referring to the author,

• use their full name the first time and their surname after that.

• use their surname the first time and their full name after that.

• use their full name the first time and their first name after that.

• use their full name every time.

In formal academic writing, you can use...

[check all that apply]

• First person (I/me/we/us)

• Second person (you)

• Third person (they/them/he/she/it)

Choose the more formal wording

• really big change

• dramatic change

In formal academic writing, avoid contractions.

Which answer shows examples of contractions?

• don't, isn't, won't, she's

• etc., e.g., i.e.,

• I, you, we, us, me

In formal academic writing, avoid abbreviations.

Which answer shows examples of abbreviations?

• don't, isn't, won't, she's

• etc., e.g., i.e.,

• I, you, we, us, me

Choose the most formal wording

• sort of

• kind of

• somewhat