English Language Paper 2

Question 1

What skill does Question 1 require when doing the mcq? (4 marks)

Answer 1

Inference

Question 2

Question 2 structure (8 marks)

Answer 2

• 2 paragraphs with integrated comparisons from both sources for each one
• Summarise quotes (don’t analyse language)

Question 3

Question 3 structure (12 marks)

Answer 3

• 2-3 paragraphs
• The more language devices the better (eg smilies, irony, semantic field)
• Be perceptive and give multiple interpretations of quotes
• Comment on how reader may feel/be questioning

Question 4

Question 4 structure (16 marks)

Answer 4

• 2-3 chunky paragraphs of integrated comparisons between both sources
• Comment on language and structure techniques
• Comment on how reader may feel/ be questioning

Question 5

Question 5 structure

Answer 5

• Persuasive lang
• Statistics
• Anecdotes
• Counter arguments

Question 6

Letter format

Answer 6

• Address on left hand side
• Address destination on right hand side
• Dear Sir/Madam,

Question 7

What should you do first in this exam?

Answer 7

10 mins:
• Flicking through paper
• Speed reading
• Annotating paragraphs
• Highlight key info

Question 8

Preferred order of answering the questions

Answer 8

• Q1
• Q3
• Q2
• Q4
• Q5

Question 9

Effect of hypophora

Answer 9

• Rhetorical device
• Stimulates curiosity in reader
• From of pathos (appeal to emotion)

Question 10

Ethos meaning

Answer 10

Getting audience to trust you

Question 11

Pathos meaning

Answer 11

Inspiring an emotional response

Question 12

Logos meaning

Answer 12

Arguing based on reason/facts