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why is first person a good structure for writing

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they can heighten suspense and anticipation as the reader is experiencing the story from their point of view which can put them in their shoes. THis also allows the reader to feel the same sense of immediacy or connection

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why is second person a good structure for writing

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this creates a sense of involvement as if the reader is an actual participants in the event

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why is third person a good structure for writing

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this provides a sense of distance, the writer acts as an observer. This creates a balanced portrayal of characters/events allowing the reader to from their own interpretations

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why are flashbacks a good structure for writing

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this helps disrupta linear flow creating a sense of disorientation for the reader. This can be attention grabbing can spark the readers curiosity compelling them to continue reading to uncover the connection between past and present.

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why are linear structures good for writing

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adds clarity and pace to the story and suspense as it builds up throught the story.

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why ar dialogues (a conversation between two or more persons) a good structure for writing

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character development leads to a story being more engaging and intimate

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why is description a good form of structure in writing

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this paints a vivid image in the reader’s mind building as setting/place releasing the tension

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why is zooming in a good form of structure in writing

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allows writers to concentrate on details intensifying the readers focus on specific elements

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why is panning a good form of structure in writing

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it allows the reader to sea a greater picture

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for question three of paper 1 (the structure question) what do you use to help find techniques

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No Dog Can Fly Like Birds Soar
which stands for naraition, description/dialogue/cinematic writing/flashback
linear/ beginning,middle,end/sentence structure

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what is the correct 5 paragraph plan for the descriptive writing task

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p1) cyclical narrative description whats in the box. weather, setting
p2) zoom in
P3) pan in a single sentence paragraph
p4) flashback or journey
p5) climax/resolution

remember to have a recurring motive such as sirens

make sure you end with what you started with

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what are the 5 aspects of the language paper 1

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Q1) list four things
Q2) analysis of language
Q3) explore structure
Q4) a student said ( everything in one)
Q5) descriptive narrative

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in the language paper 2 where do you get your marks

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you get 16 for technical accuracy and you get 24 from content organisation

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what structure should i use for english language paper 1 question 4

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P your opinion
E evidence - embedded quote or cluster of quotes
T technique or mention type of word in think vulture why did he choose this word
E explain and evaluate
R effect on the reader

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on q4 of paper 1 what must you make sure

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make sure to leave yourself time as ir is 20 marks and if you don’t leave ti it is the easiest way to drop marks

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step by step for question 4 p1

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  1. do you full agree with the statement partially or fully
  2. identify a language that proves your point use sampo
  3. makes you respond this way. think vulture and climb the ladder
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what do you need to do when you analyise the quotes

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you need to know what happens before and just after the quote

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what are all of the potential a student said topics in paper 1 Q4

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language
structure
tone
linguistic choices
trony
themes/ moral messages
symbolism
imagery
sentence length
verb tense
narrative voice
form
contrast
color imagery
religious imagery/ semantic field
sensory description

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what are some language techniques to look for

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personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
similes
metaphors
emotive language
rule of three

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what some structural features to look for

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narrator
dialogue
cinematic writing
flashbacks
linear
beginning
sentence semes

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what are the different types of symbolism

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irony
contrast
colour imagery
religious imagery
sensory description

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what are the different sentence types

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long complex
compound
short simple

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what are the different word choices

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verbs
adverbs
adjectives
nouns

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what do i need to do for effect

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what does it make me feel and think

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for question four paper one respond to the quote and write about your impressions and how the writer created these impressions

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what is a simile

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this is a figure of speech that describes something else but uses the words like or as to do so

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what are some examples of similes

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the rain fell like a curtain sweeping across the landscape with a gentle hush

the snow descended like a silent ballet each flake pirouetting gracefully to join the delicate blanket

the sun hung in the sky like a benevolent monarch casting golden rays over the world below warming everything in its embrace

the dawn flushed pink and purple like the gentle stroke of a watercolor brush

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what is alliteration

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the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words

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what are some examples of alliteration

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in the bustling city the bright billboards beckoned with their bold brilliant displays

the mysterious moonlight melted across the meadow casting a silver sheen on the sleeping flowers

whispers of the willow trees wove a web of wonders as the wind whispered through their weeping branches

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what is a metaphor

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a metaphor is a figure of speech that is used to make comparisons in a stronger more powerful way than a simile

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what are some examples of metaphors

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the wind is a playful dancer twirling through the fields and whispering secrets to the world

the approaching storm is a brooding giant gathering clouds like a heavy Armour ready to unleash its thunderous roar and lash out with its bolts of lightning

the crisp autumn air is a painters brush sweeping through the trees leaving strokes of amber and gold in its wake

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what is personification

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the use of a personal nature or human characteristic to something non human or the representation of an abstract quality in human form

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what is an example of personification

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the wind whispered through the trees the branches creating a rhythmic Mexican wave

the sun lazily stretchered its golden fingers across the horizon awakening the world with a warm gentle touch

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what is an onomatapeia

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the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

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what are some examples of onomatopoeia

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the crunch of autumn leaves underfoot echoed through the silent forests as i wondered along the woodland path

the revving engine roared to life its powerful growl resonating through the quite street as the car sped away

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in question 5 of paper 2 what are the different forms you can get

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speech
letter
article
blog
travel writing
essay
report
review

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in papper 2 question 5 what are the possible purposes of your writing

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explain
entertain
persuade
argue
review

38
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how long should you spend on a plan on the question 5

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you should spend seven minutes

39
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where do you get your 24 content marks from

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language devices
and structure

40
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where do you get you 16 marks of technician accuracy from

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vocabulary and SPAG

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how many advanced vocab words should you use

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at least three

42
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what does dr stash stand for

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Direct adress
Rhetorical
Statistics
Tripple
Anecdote
Sarcasm
Hyperbole

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what does sampo mean

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simile
alliteration
metaphor
personification
onomatopoeia

44
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when talking about fake statistics say it is from a trusted source such as oxford uni

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45
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what should you do when having to write an article for paper 2

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create a punchy headline with alliteration

add a strapline with a stats of piece of information then place a semi colon

incontinence or sarcasm with direct address

then add a economic disruption such as transport

is it fun consider counterargument

then pull together ideas and introduce a new one

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