Crafting a voice in nonfiction writing | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Opinion pieces are often found in...

Answer explanation

Examples of broadsheet newspapers include: The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian.

When you are writing a persuasive opinion piece it is good practice to refute opposing ideas. What does refute mean in this context?

• Prove opposing ideas wrong.

• Accept that opposing ideas may have a point but you don't agree with it.

• Agree with opposing ideas.

• Ignore opposing ideas.

Answer explanation

The best examples of persuasive writing will anticipate counter-viewpoints and refute them with counter-arguments.

Which of the following are examples of where a serious style, tone and register would be appropriate?

• writing an email to friends about a holiday

• writing a letter to your MP about climate change

• writing a speech to give at a wedding

• writing a speech to school governors about extra curricular activities

Answer explanation

The language choices we make will change depending on the task that we are completing. These will all require us to use much more formal language.

Which is not an example of transactional writing?

• letter

• speech

• article

• poem

• leaflet

Answer explanation

Poems are not considered to be transactional writing.

Why do we need to consider the 'form' of a piece of writing?

• To impress readers with elaborate language.

• To express the writer's personality and emotions.

• To ensure language is appropriate, organised, and effectively communicates.

• To create a unique, unconventional writing style.

Answer explanation

Considering form is important to ensure your language choices and structure are adapted to match.

Which of the following should be considered when approaching a transactional writing task?

• narrative

• form

• audience

• purpose

Answer explanation

Considering form, audience and purpose before you begin writing is a good way to ensure your writing and ideas are appropriate.