Work through the list without notes. If you cannot do a statement, follow its link, then come back. Guide = study guide; Practice = practice questions.
Understanding
- I can define style as the mix of word choice, syntax and conventions. (Guide: “What style is”; Practice question 1)
- I can explain the difference between style and tone. (Guide: “Style, tone and purpose”; Practice question 2)
- I can explain why the same content can be written in different styles for different purposes. (Guide: Worked example 2; Practice question 3)
Skills
- I can describe a passage’s style using label, evidence and effect. (Guide: “Describing style precisely”; Practice question 4)
- I can pick out features of word choice, syntax and conventions that make up a style. (Guide: “What style is”; Practice question 5)
- I can rewrite a passage in a different style for a stated audience and purpose. (Guide: Worked example 2; Practice question 7)
Reasoning
- I can explain how a passage’s style contributes to its tone and to the writer’s purpose. (Guide: Worked example 1; Practice question 6)
- I can analyse the style of a short public-domain sentence, such as Bacon’s on reading, conference and writing. (Guide: “Public-domain examples”; Practice question 8)
- I can avoid vague adjectives and support every label with evidence. (Guide: “Describing style precisely”; Practice question 6)
All ticked? Move on to the Topic 8.5 study guide, Irony and Complex Perspectives.