Writing a concise summary of differences | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the words with their synonyms

• distinctions

• differences

• feature

• announcement

• declaratoin

• customary

• traditional

• aspect

Answer explanation

Aim to use a wide range of synonyms in your answers. It will make your writing more engaging.

What does it mean to summarise a text?

• Explain how it makes the reader feel.

• Analyse the language used.

• Explain the differences.

• Write a brief account of the main points.

Answer explanation

Summarising requires you to focus on the key points. It is a useful skill in all subjects, not just English.

Thinking about Austen's letter to her niece, which of the following phrases implies that Mr. A is a person of high value?

• "young man"

• "sterling worth"

• "such a scholar"

Answer explanation

Mr. A is praised throughout the letter. It could be argued that the word "sterling" - with its association with the precious metal silver - is used to convey a sense of Mr. A's value.

Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right.

• implicit

• social, historical or personal circumstances

• contextual

• obvious, on the surface

• explicit

• hidden, hinted at

Answer explanation

Make sure you write about all three when you are comparing differences,

When you write about differences, why is it important to use comparative discourse markers?

• to signpost the direction of your writing

• to make your writing seem more sophisticated

• to add different layers to your writing

• to ensure you write detailed answers

Answer explanation

Discourse markers are ways of letting the reader know where the writing is going and what you want them to focus on.

Thinking about Austen's letter to her niece, which of the following quotations best supports the statement that Mr A. is known and can be trusted?

• "Poor dear Mr. A!"

• "belonging to your own county"

• "Do not be frightened from the connection,"

• "You have no doubt of his having superior abilities"

Answer explanation

They are all good quotations for explaining the character of Mr A. However, the word "belonging" has a very reassuring sound. It suggests that Mr A is part of the Austen family's world and therefore not someone they need to fear.