Quiz on WA1 & Writing Skills

What is the PURPOSE/AIM of a literature essay?

• Give a list of literary devices

• Summarise the plot of the poem

• Give a synopsis of the story of the poem

• Persuade the reader of an argument/point you are making

The duration of WA1 is...

• 40 min

• 45 min

• 50 min

• 1 hour

If I'm expected to write 2 detailed paragraphs for my literature essay, how many main points (arguments) do I need to have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Within the WA1 duration, I have to complete...

• 1 detailed paragraph

• 2 detailed paragraphs

• 3 detailed paragraphs

• 4 detailed paragraphs

The essay question for WA1 will definitely be a 'How' question.

• True

• False

"What are your impressions of Frankenstein's character in this passage"?

What are the most important key words in this question?

• 'Frankenstein's character'

• impressions

• What

• in this passage

"What are Elizabeth's feelings in this passage?"

What are the most important key words in this question?

• 'Elizabeth's feelings'

• What

• this passage

• are

Essay writing skill 1: What makes a good point?

• One that answers the question.

• One that is based on a shred of evidence, not a thread of evidence

• One that is based on a thread of evidence, not a shred of evidence

• One that uses a specific adjective (to describe feeling/personality)

Essay Writing Skill 2: How many pieces of evidence/ quotes do I need to cite for each point?

(Clue: a THREAD, not a SHRED of evidence)

• At least 1 piece

• At least 3 pieces

• 3-5 pieces

• Minimally 3 with no upper limit

Essay Writing Skill 3: What do I need to do when I explain my quote?

• Unpack specific words/phrases in the quote by paraphrasing in my own words (denotation)

• Identify the literary device used explicitly (when relevant/striking)

• Include relevant connotations of the quote

• Make a clear link back to my point