Language Paper 2

• General Structure 

  • Introduction (if applicable) 
  • Personal 
  • General 
  • General 
  • Personal 
  • Conclusion (if applicable) 
• Letter 

  • Know if its formal or informal  
  • Formal Greetings (Dead Sir/Madam) and signoffs (Your sincerely, Yours faithfully) 
  • Informal Greetings (Dear [Name]) and signoffs (Best wishes) 
• Article 

  • Personal and conversational style to convey your opinions 
  • Think about whether its tabloids (Sensational) or Broadsheets (Formal) 

  1. Rhetorical questions and Repetition 
  2. Short and precise Heading 
• 1. Leaflet 

  • Formal and standard English 

  1. A clear title 
  2. Some bullet points  
  3. Confident tone 
• Speech 

  • Engaging and persuasive  

  1. Direct Address 
• Reports and Essay 

  • Impersonal and objective tone  
  • For and against arguments  
• Travel Writing 

  • Travel writing is personal and descriptive 
  • Give opinions but also information  
  • Personal Tone  

  1. An interesting, punchy title  
• Reviews 

  • Pay attention to the focus and reader  

  1. Make your opinion clear from the start and reinforce throughout