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Quick questions on Assessing purpose of a source explained: O-Level Social Studies
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What is vague effect?Show answer
"To make people think" is too weak; use a precise verb of intention, to persuade, warn, reassure, encourage or discourage.
What is no evidence from the source?Show answer
Even a purpose answer needs a source detail to prove the message you start from; do not assert the purpose with nothing pointed to.
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Explain the difference between the message and the purpose of a source. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
A poster shows overflowing rubbish bins with the words "This is the Singapore we are leaving our children." Why was it likely produced? [3 marks]
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Why must you use the provenance when explaining a source's purpose? [2 marks]
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