Paper 2 - Writing - Form & Conventions

You are writing a piece for a local newspaper, informing readers about a new city-wide recycling initiative and encouraging participation. What form is most appropriate?

• Narrative short story

• Persuasive speech

• Magazine article

• Report

You are asked to create a piece that recounts a childhood memory with vivid sensory details and emotional reflection. Which form should you choose?

• Descriptive essay

• Discursive essay

• Letter to an editor

• News report

Which of the following is a convention typical of a blog post?

• Third-person omniscient narration

• Formal language with passive voice

• Interactive tone and personal anecdotes

• Structured dialogue between characters

Which of the following features would most likely appear in a report but not in a narrative?

• Chronological sequence

• Headings and subheadings

• Description of setting

• Use of metaphor

You are writing a speech to inspire young people to vote. What tone should you use?

• Sarcastic and ironic

• Humorous and exaggerated

• Passionate and motivational

• Cold and clinical

A formal letter to a local government official requesting the repair of a dangerous road would most likely include:

• Humorous exaggeration and playful tone

• Logical reasoning and polite, firm language

• Slang and personal anecdotes

• Figurative language and vivid imagery

What is the primary purpose of a discursive essay?

• To entertain with a fictional story

• To argue a one-sided opinion forcefully

• To explore multiple viewpoints on a topic

• To instruct the reader in a step-by-step process

A feature article in a lifestyle magazine is typically written to:

• Persuade readers to change a law

• Analyze a scientific theory in depth

• Provide engaging insight or commentary

• Present a balanced political argument

You’re asked to write a reflective piece that also informs readers about a volunteer experience. Which blended form would be most effective?

• Personal letter

• Informational leaflet

• Feature article

• Speech

Which form allows for both argumentative structure and personal insight, depending on how it's framed?

• Report

• Blog post

• Narrative

• Recipe