English Language Paper 2 Flashcards
Overview of Language Paper 2
1 hour and 45 minutes MAKE SURE TO PLAN ON QUESTION 5 & 4 80 Marks!
Read the source relevant to the question. So if Question 2 says from lines 16-25.
Read them lines. 2 Sources When reading the source do not forget to look at the box giving you context.
Do Question 3 before 2.
How do you answer Question 1)
ONLY READ THE PART IT TELLS YOU TOO
You might have to infer
Draw a box around the text you have been told to analyse and READ CAREFULLY.
Go through each point and go through the text to check if it was true.
What is the success criteria for Question 2?
Shows perceptive or detailed synthesis and interpretation of both texts:
Makes perceptive inferences from both texts
Selects judicious references/ use of textual detail relevant to the focus of the question
Shows perceptive differences between texts.
2-3 Comparative SQI Paragraphs.
Remember it isn’t language which you are analysing.
The boat in Source A is only small, but the ability to right itself when it capsizes shows it is designed for safety; the technology ensures that although the tiny boat cannot withstand the waves which are ‘towering over’ it, after the disaster, it springs ‘upright’ again. It is ironic that, whilst the rowing boat is designed to right itself after capsizing, the far bigger and heavier steamship is more likely to ‘turn over once and for all’ and sink permanently below the waves, showing that design is more important than size when it comes to safety at sea. The boat in Source B is described as ‘ancient and much damaged’ which implies the ship has taken a severe battering from previous storms, but this might suggest that the ship is actually more likely to survive this storm, as its old age proves how resilient and reliable it is.
How do you answer Question 2?
2-3 Comparative SQI Paragraphs
Don’t analyse language
Make sure you actually answer the question so you talk about Similarities/differences and the object you are asked about.
To be Perceptive you need to write about something you have figured out on your own. To do this ask you self this question:
Given that this is the difference, what does this lead me to realise about what I’ve been asked?
Always read the context box.
Talk about the small differences in similarities as it different as it shows perceptiveness.
What is the success criteria for Question 3?
Shows detailed and perceptive understanding of language:
Analyses the effects of the writer’s choices of language
Selects a range of judicious textual detail(use quotes)
Makes sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology
The phrase ‘sucked into the belly of the wave’ effectively portrays the sea as a greedy monster, the use of personification suggesting the sea has an insatiable appetite. The curling motion of the wave as it engulfs him is reflected in the metaphorical image of the wave’s rounded ‘belly’ as he is consumed by the ravenous sea. In ‘sucked’ the writer chooses a short, single syllable verb to echo the speed with which he was suddenly plucked out of the boat and into the water, by the relentless strength of the ocean.
How do answer Question 3 in Language Paper 2?
3-4 WHAT HOW WHY Paragraphs.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE ANSWERING THE QUESTION.
Draw a box around the text which you have been asked to analyse.
Don’t just look for Language features
Develop your answer so make inferences on your ideas.
CONTRASTS, SIMILIE, ALLITERATION and METAPHOR will ALWAYS appear.
Be specific, precise and contextualised about the writer’s choices and effects.
Ask yourself what is the writer trying to achieve?
What is the success Criteria for Question 4 English Language Paper 2?
Compares ideas and perspectives in a perceptive way:
Analyses how writers’ methods are used
Selects a range of judicious supporting detail from both texts
Shows a detailed and perceptive understanding of the different ideas and perspectives in both texts
Compare their attitudes and how they convey it.
How do you answer Question 4 in Language paper 2?
3-4 COMPARATIVE What, How, Why
You have to show an understanding of ideas & attitudes of the writer.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT THE ATTITUDES OF THE WRITERS AND NOT THE CHARACHTERS
YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT ANYTHING
STEP !: What are the attitudes
STEP 2: What methods are used to present those attitudes?
Step 3: Why are those methods used?
Then you have to compare the methods used to show these attitudes.
What is the Success Criteria for QUestion 5?
Content:
Communication is convincing and compelling
Tone, style and register are assuredly matched to purpose and audience
Extensive and ambitious vocabulary with sustained crafting of linguistic devices
Organisation:
Varied and inventive use of structural features
Writing is compelling, incorporating a range of convincing and complex ideas
Fluently linked paragraphs with seamlessly integrated discourse markers
Technical Accuracy:
Wide range of punctuation
Uses a full range of appropriate sentence forms for effect
Uses Standard English consistently and appropriately
High level of accuracy in spelling,
How do you Answer Question 5 in English Language?
Identify you Audience and Purpose as you already know you’re form(Article).
Be convincing, so when reading you need to question whether this would persuade or inform people about the topic you were asked about. So let’s say you were asked to write a letter to your parents convincing them to let you go on holiday. You need to speak to them as if they are your parents.
Think about your Structure. It has to have a line of argument which is well structured. You could also use a cyclical structure to link an anecdote from the beginning to the end.
When Referencing STATISTICS and EXPERTS make sure it sounds convincing. To do this consider: what, who, where, when and why.
How do i Write an Article?
Write a title(try to include alliteration) This is used to hook the reader in.
A strap-line under the title could be included to understanding of text and further hook the reader in.
Use sub-headings to give context to your paragraph.
You can use a overview paragraph under the strap-line to clearly state your intention(This could be where you include your anecdote)
When Referencing STATISTICS and EXPERTS make sure it sounds convincing. To do this consider: what, who, where, when and why.
When referencing Experts use Quotes and talk about who, what, where and why.
Write Paragraphs which is compelling.
Don’t Argue both sides. Pick one side and create a clear argument.
What is the Historical Context of the 19th Century?
19th century writing is usually quite formal, whereas modern writing is usually much more conversational in comparison.c.19th language is usually much more verbose, too – meaning that the text is usually very wordy and overly-complicated. Think how elaborately they dressed back then – lots of fine lace, layers, hats, gloves etc. – so their language was just as ornate and over the top at their clothes!The vocabulary tended to be more complex too; used more polysyllabic words in their writing (as in words with more than one syllable) and Latin Root Words, as in words based on latin.For instance they might use “abbreviate” instead of “short” or “generate” instead of “start” or “elevate” instead of “lift”.
Superlatives
19th century writers were also huge fans of superlatives, i.e. “my dearest”, “fairest”, “It was the most divine dinner” etc. You’ll see lots of superlatives written in letters. It was often a way to flatter the reader and for the writer to appear more modest and generous – something very important by 19th century values.
Cultural Differences
Typical social customs and values of the 19th century were quite different to ours now, especially their attitudes towards women, social class, age, education and religion. Look out for these social values in the subject matter of the writing, and refer back to them when you’re discussing the language techniques we’ve covered.
That features a lot of the language characteristics, but it’s also worth noting that she uses a piece of china – as in a tea set – to represent how fragile and rare she is. It’s a great simile, and would’ve been even better at the time when it was much more usual for people to have a china tea set at home; they would’ve known exactly how delicate and fragile china it, and how highly prized it was.
> “Because matrimony is like an electric battery, when you once join hands you can’t let go, however much it hurts; and, as when embarked on a toboggan slide, you must go to the bitter end, however much it bumps.”
That image of someone being electrocuted is really powerful; it compares a marriage to a painful shock that you can’t get away from. It’s a brilliant comparison, even more so when you consider the historical context; that it was almost impossible to get a divorce in the 19th century, especially for women. In fact, the only way a married couple could divorce was if the wife had an affair – you couldn’t divorce just because a man did the same thing. Also, to make matter worse for women, until 1882, all the wife’s property and wealth passed to her husband when they got married. So if they divorced, the husband could keep everything – including the children – so she’s very unlikely to have an affair if that’s what was at stake. That’s where the simile of a bumpy toboggan ride, having to “hold on to the bitter end” – as in death – makes it even more poignant.
What are good Discourse Markers?
Lots of students struggle to get each of their paragraphs started after their introduction. Avoid using ‘furthermore’ for each paragraph, and try not to ‘list’ your arguments by “Firstly…Secondly…Thirdly” etc.Instead, vary the start of your paragraphs:
- Similarly…
- Conversely…
- However…
- Additionally…
- In Addition,
- Furthermore,
- Also,
- moreover
- For Instance
What are All the Language techniques you are supposed to use in the text?
Direct Address - Referring to the reader using the pronoun ‘we’ or ‘you’. Direct addressing grabs the reader attention, and make them feel involved.
Alliteration - A group of words beginning with the same letter or sound. Makes the text seem catchy - sticks in the reader’s head.
Fact - Something proven to be true. Makes the text sound authoritative and accurate.
Opinion - A belief that cannot be proven to be true. Sway the reader towards the writer point of view.
Rhetorical Question - A question used for effect not requiring a reply. Grabs the reader attention, makes them feel the text is specifically for them.
Repetition
Emotive Language - A word which elicit a emotional response. Makes things seem either very good or very bad.
Statistics - Numerical facts and data. Makes the text sound authoritative and accurate.
Rule of Three - List of three in a sentence. Makes the text catchy - sticks in the readers head.
What structural features should you consciously be focusing on in Q5?
- Long Sentences for effect
- Short Sentences for effect
- Long Paragraphs for effect
- Short paragraphs for effect
- Dialogue
- Cyclical Structure
