article writing

What is the purpose of taking a gap year according to the text?

• To learn new cultures and meet new people

• To stay at home and relax

• To immediately start working

• To skip education

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of traveling during a gap year?

• Learning to be independent

• Planning and budgeting

• Earning a degree

• Gaining employability skills

What is a key aspect of planning a persuasive article mentioned in the text?

• Avoiding any planning

• Sticking to one idea throughout the article

• Using a variety of paragraph styles

• Ignoring the audience's perspective

Which persuasive technique involves referring to the reader directly?

• Alliteration

• Direct address

• Anecdote

• Facts

What does the 'BECAUSE BUT SO' planning model help with?

• Focusing on minor details

• Choosing a topic

• Ignoring counterarguments

• Structuring your response

Which of the following is NOT a technique for adding persuasive language to your article?

• Emotive language

• Repetition

• Using complex scientific terms

• Direct address

What is the role of discourse markers in writing?

• To avoid addressing the main point

• To fill space

• To mark a shift in tone or idea

• To confuse the reader

According to the text, what should you include in the introduction of a persuasive article?

• An unrelated anecdote

• A language technique like a statistic or rhetorical question

• A detailed conclusion

• A list of references

What is emphasized as a crucial part of writing in your exam?

• Ignoring the time limit

• Good organisation and planning

• Writing without a plan

• Focusing only on language techniques

What should you do if you want to introduce a counterargument in your writing?

• Only focus on positive aspects

• Change the topic

• Use discourse markers like 'Although' or 'However'

• Ignore opposing views