Sample Quizzes For Preparation: The Conventions of A Wide Range of Written Textual Forms

AS Level English Language – Quiz: Textual Forms and Conventions

Question 1: What is a key feature of investigative journalism?

A. Use of rhyme and metre
B. Objective storytelling
C. Presentation of evidence and inquiry
D. First-person narration

Question 2: Which textual form is most likely to contain persuasive language and rhetorical questions?

A. News report
B. Brochure
C. Diary entry
D. Biography

Question 3: What distinguishes a blog from a formal article?

A. Use of APA referencing
B. High objectivity
C. Informal tone and personal opinion
D. Absence of headings

Question 4: Which of the following is most likely to include a travel narrative?

A. Editorial
B. Leaflet
C. Brochure
D. Travel writing

Question 5: What is the primary purpose of a scripted speech?

A. To document a journey
B. To persuade or inform an audience orally
C. To present statistical data
D. To explore literary themes

Question 6: What does an editorial typically reflect?

A. Individual reflection
B. Advertisement strategy
C. The stance of a newspaper or media outlet
D. Product reviews

Question 7: Which textual form often uses chronological narration and vivid description?

A. Review
B. News article
C. Descriptive writing
D. Diary

Question 8: What is most characteristic of a podcast transcription?

A. Literary techniques
B. Informal spoken register
C. Formal structure
D. Abstract discussion

Question 9: What differentiates an autobiography from a biography?

A. Fictional content
B. Anonymous author
C. First-person perspective by the subject
D. Presence of dialogue

Question 10: Which of the following is most likely to use imperative sentences and second person?

A. Essay
B. Review
C. Leaflet
D. Diary

Question 11: What is often the tone of a letter to the editor?

A. Humorous
B. Romantic
C. Formal and opinionated
D. Detached and narrative

Question 12: A news story differs from a feature article primarily in what way?

A. Use of first person
B. Inclusion of humour
C. Emphasis on timeliness and facts
D. Use of technical jargon

Question 13: What language feature is common in advertisements?

A. Parenthesis
B. Emotive language
C. Passive voice
D. Stream of consciousness

Question 14: Which text type is most likely to include anecdotal evidence?

A. Travel writing
B. Dictionary entry
C. Academic article
D. Editorial

Question 15: What is the primary function of a review?

A. To entertain the reader
B. To inform about past events
C. To evaluate a product or performance
D. To instruct an audience

Question 16: What does descriptive writing often focus on?

A. Argumentation
B. Narrative perspective
C. Sensory imagery
D. Technical accuracy

Question 17: What does ‘scripted speech’ imply?

A. Improvised delivery
B. Written for performance
C. Informal diary-style expression
D. Random word association

Question 18: Which form is most structured around a thesis and supporting evidence?

A. Narrative writing
B. Diary entry
C. Essay
D. Advertisement

Question 19: How is tone typically conveyed in narrative writing?

A. Paragraph length
B. Use of figurative language
C. Hyperlink inclusion
D. Graphs and tables

Question 20: What is a common feature of formal essays?

A. Colloquialisms
B. Subjective tone
C. Discursive structure
D. First-person narrative

Question 21: What is a key feature of (auto)biographies?

A. Second-person narration
B. Chronological structure
C. Dialogue between characters
D. Lack of personal insight

Question 22: What is the communicative purpose of an advertisement?

A. To reflect on an experience
B. To offer a balanced critique
C. To entertain
D. To persuade and promote

Question 23: What is often used in travel writing to engage readers?

A. Footnotes
B. Formal citation
C. First-person narrative and vivid imagery
D. Passive constructions

Question 24: Which form is most likely to contain direct speech and character interaction?

A. Descriptive writing
B. Narrative writing
C. Essay
D. Brochure

Question 25: What separates an academic essay from other forms of expository writing?

A. Lack of structure
B. Use of anecdotes
C. Formal citation and evidence-based reasoning
D. Emotional appeal

Question 26: What would you most expect in investigative journalism?

A. Formal citation of primary data
B. A detailed, subjective narrative
C. Balanced reporting with clear evidence
D. Promotional slogans

Question 27: In a scripted speech, which of the following is likely?

A. Graphs and tables
B. Monotone delivery
C. Persuasive rhetorical devices
D. Use of endnotes

Question 28: Which feature is shared by blogs and diaries?

A. Third-person omniscient narration
B. Objective commentary
C. Personal reflection and informal tone
D. Persuasive slogans

Question 29: Which of the following forms is not typically considered informative?

A. Article
B. News story
C. Review
D. Poem

Question 30: What distinguishes a leaflet from a brochure?

A. Lack of visual elements
B. Use of literary language
C. Simpler, more concise layout for quick reading
D. First-person narrative

Answer Key and Detailed Explanations

1. C – Investigative journalism relies on uncovering facts and presenting evidence.
2. B – Brochures aim to persuade, often using rhetorical devices.
3. C – Blogs are personal and often informal.
4. D – Travel writing is the most direct match.
5. B – Scripted speeches are meant to be delivered to an audience.
6. C – Editorials reflect institutional opinions.
7. D – Diaries focus on chronological, personal narration.
8. B – Podcasts often reflect spoken language patterns.
9. C – Autobiographies are written in first person by the subject.
10. C – Leaflets use second person to address the reader directly.
11. C – Letters to the editor typically have a formal but strong opinion tone.
12. C – News stories prioritize recent, factual content.
13. B – Emotive language is crucial in advertising.
14. A – Travel writing includes anecdotes to make locations relatable.
15. C – Reviews critique or evaluate something.
16. C – Descriptive writing aims to engage the senses.
17. B – Scripted speech is pre-written for delivery.
18. C – Essays are structured and thesis-driven.
19. B – Tone is conveyed through language, especially figurative expressions.
20. C – Essays follow a structured, discursive format.
21. B – (Auto)biographies usually follow a timeline.
22. D – Advertisements promote and persuade.
23. C – Travel writing uses personal perspective and rich descriptions.
24. B – Narrative writing includes storytelling elements like dialogue.
25. C – Academic essays rely on cited evidence and formal reasoning.
26. C – Investigative journalism presents well-supported arguments.
27. C – Scripted speeches use rhetorical techniques for effect.
28. C – Both blogs and diaries are personal and reflective.
29. D – Poems are primarily expressive or literary, not informative.
30. C – Leaflets are brief and skimmable; brochures are more detailed.