Non Fiction Quiz

Whose address should go at the top of a letter?

• The address of the person writing the letter

• The address of the person to is being written to

Which expression would you not find in a formal letter?

• Dear Sir/Madam,

• I am writing to inform you

• See ya!

• I look forward to hearing from you

Which best describes a counterargument?

• A rhetorical device in which a speaker raises an objection to their own argument

• A rhetorical device in which a speaker raises an objection to their own argument, and then immediately answers it

• When a speaker argues from the opposite point of view

• When a speaker changes their mind half way through their argument

An anecdote should:

• Be specific and realistic

• Support your overall argument

• Use emotive language

• All of the above

What does “F” stand for in SCARF?

• Fun ending

• Finale paragraph

• Finish line

• Final plea

Which of the following is not an example of a fact/statistic?

• 90% of tigers live in captivity

• Finland has a cold climate

• 1 in 6 people claim to have had a supernatural experience

• Coca-Cola is the best fizzy drink

What does “S” stand for in SCARF?

• Statement of intent

• Strong opening

• Strong sentence

• Simple sentence

Discourse markers help you to move from one idea to the next. Which of the following is not a discourse marker?

• Therefore,

• First of all,

• Furthermore,

• They are all discourse markers.

How should you end a formal letter if you don't know the name of the person you are writing to?

• Yours faithfully

• Yours sincerely

• Best wishes

• Regards

What does PAFT stand for when planning a non fiction text