11 ATAR - TEXT TYPES & FEATURES

Travel writing is usually considered an example of

• imaginative writing

• persuasive writing

• interpretive writing

• analytical writing

Which of the following textual features is typically considered 'persuasive'

• anaphora

• high modality

• passionate or authoritative tone

• reflective questions

The tone of interpretive texts is usually

• passionate, authoritative, decisive.

• reflective, questioning, curious, confessional

• detached, formal, distant

A short story is a form typical of

• analytical writing

• imaginative writing

• interpretive writing

• persuasive writing

A memoir is an example of

• persuasive writing

• interpretive writing

• imaginative writing

• analytical writing

Which of the following are examples of low modality?

• certainly

• probably

• might

• could

• undeniably

What type of writing would you classify this extract?

" Incredibly disappointed with our stay at Objectiva Spa over new years. Room looked more like a motel than a 5 star retreat and photos on website had been taken to deliberately exclude the un-renovated corner of the room. Bathtub/shower was as pictured, but completely unsafe and flooded the whole bathroom floor (as described in previous reviews). Had soggy towels sitting on the floor all day, how luxurious. The room was also described as having ‘polished wooden floors’. When raised with management, we were told that the floors had been replaced with carpet a few weeks prior and they ‘hadn’t updated the room description yet’. Again, added to the motel look and feel.

• advertorial

• review

• travel memoir

• travel essay

Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of a travel memoir?

• To provide readers with an outsider's view of a particular place. Usually focusses on a representation of place.

• This type of text is usually sponsored and the writer actively seeks to persuade readers to take up a travel experience.

• Provides a detailed reflection on the personal journey or realisation arising from a travel experience

• To provide a critical evaluation of a particular travel experience.

Why might audiences be attracted to travel writing?

• Because they have a desire to travel to a particular location.

• They want to gain an idea of the expense of a holiday.

• Because they want the experience of travel without leaving their home.

The purpose of this text is to

• Represent Nebraska as a destination for a relaxing holiday.

• Entice tourists to visit Nebraska

• Reflect on a life changing experience in Nebraska