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How do you form a linking question
‘…’ links back to the previous paragraph about ….
‘ …. ‘ links forward to the next paragraph about
What are key things to remember when doing an in your own words questions
- only use your own words
- don’t reuse key words
- bullet points
- make sure it answers the question
explain the ideal formula
id - identify technique
e - evidence (quote )
a - analysis
l - link to the question
what does a list suggest
shows that there is a lot of something or a large variety of something
what does a dash suggest
creates a dramatic pause or allows a writer to elaborate or explain a point
what does a colon suggest
introduces a list or allows the writer to elaborate or explain a point
what does a question suggest
to show disbelief or confusion or searching or worry/ panic
what does rhetorical questions suggest
to involve the reader / show an answer is too obvious
what does a parenthesis suggest
(…) ,…, -…-
gives extra information on a topic
what does inverted commas suggest
shows the writer doesn’t agree with a statement / doesn’t want to be seen to be saying it
what does repition suggest
emphasises a point or an idea
what does a short sentence suggest
to be blunt declarative or unambiguous
clear show how simple or straightforward something is or to create an anti climax
what are analysis questions
ideal formula to comment on the language used by the writer
what is an understanding question
asks you to show your understanding of an idea of the text
use your own words
what is an evaluation question
asks you to explain how the writer use of language is effective in explaining an idea
