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what is the formula for word choice questions?
quote, connotations, relate to passage
What is the formula for linking questions?
- Quote a word/phrase from the linking sentence
- Explain how it relates back to the previous point
- Quote a different word/phrase from the linking sentence
- Explain how it relates forward to the next point
How can you pick up a bonus point for linking questions?
Comment on the conjunction (linking word) and how it shows a turn in the argument or a continuation of it.
What is the formula for sentence structure questions?
- State the technique
- State the effects
- Relate them to the passage
What is the effect of a question?
- If a character uses lots of questions they may be confused, nosy, curious, etc. If the writer asks a question directly to you they may be trying to get you to think about something in order to persuade you.
What is the effect of an exclamation?
shows the writer is feeling a strong emotion and trying to make you feel it too. Always name the specific emotion eg anger, surprise…
If you are asked to comment on the “function of this sentence”, what type of question is it?
linking
Which techniques should be analysed for imagery questions?
simile
metaphor
personification
Which techniques should be analysed for sound questions?
alliteration
onomatopoeia
rhyme
What are the basic steps to analyse an image?
state what is being compared to what
state what they have in common
what is the function of a colon?
to introduce (an explanation, extra information, a list, a quotation, etc)
What is the effect of a list?
to emphasise the amount and/or variety of something
What is the effect of parenthesis?
to give extra information OR create a humorous comment
Which punctuation marks can be used to create parenthesis?
commas, brackets and dashes
List some commonly used tones
humorous, informal/chatty, sympathetic, sarcastic , tongue in cheek, angry…
Which features make for an effective opening paragraph?
- immediately introducing the topic
- anecdote (little story to illustrate the wider issue)
- questions to make us want to read on to find out the answer, or think about the issue
- statistics to shock
- minor sentences for impact/dramatic
- humour
Which features make for an effective closing paragraph?
- links back to previous points made
- questions to leave us thinking about the issue
- minor sentences for impact
- etc
What does “refer to text” mean?
quote
What do you need to do for “use of language” questions?
quote and analyse a technique
which techniques are categorised as “sentence structure”?
- types of sentences (eg lists, questions, exclamations, minor or short sentences)
- punctuation (eg parenthesis, colons, dashes, etc)
- patterns in sentences (eg repetition, climax, etc)
can you use the same root word for “own words” questions? (eg “revision” for “revise”)
NO
