Using Quotes and Key Information

This revision section is for how to use quotes and key information.

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How do the first two paragraphs of the advert seek to persuade myself to send off for their book?

Quotes are the proof for my assertions and analysis.

Quotes can be anything from one word, to one or two lines from a text. So I could begin answering the question with...

The advert makes the acquiring of expertise in English sound very quick, straight forward and easy.

The technique is said to be 'simple' and 'swift'.

Alternatively, I could write:

The advert claims that I can learn to become an expert in English easily.

There is a simple technique for acquiring a swift mastery of good English.

The words 'simple' and 'swift' suggest speed and ease, while 'mastery' suggests complete control and command.

If I wrote either of the above answers I would get marks for picking out the key information, the key vocabulary, and for using quotation correctly to support my point.

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