GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Impersonal - Explained

The video tutorial explains the concept of impersonal writing, emphasizing the importance of not showing or discussing personal feelings. It highlights that impersonal writing should not favor one viewpoint over another, maintaining neutrality and objectivity.

Why is it important to avoid showing personal feelings in writing?

• To make the writing more relatable

• To ensure the writing remains objective

• To express personal opinions clearly

• To engage the reader emotionally

What is a key characteristic of impersonal writing?

• It uses a lot of personal anecdotes

• It is written in first person

• It favors one side of an argument

• It maintains a neutral tone

How does impersonal writing handle different viewpoints?

• It supports one viewpoint strongly

• It ignores opposing viewpoints

• It presents all viewpoints equally

• It criticizes opposing viewpoints

Which of the following is NOT a feature of impersonal writing?

• Balanced viewpoints

• Neutral tone

• Personal anecdotes

• Objective language

What is the main goal of maintaining neutrality in writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To express personal beliefs

• To persuade the reader

• To inform without bias