English Language Paper 2 Revision Flashcards
What texts will I get on this paper?
You will get two literary non-fiction texts – one from the 1800s, one modern day
What does viewpoint mean?
The term viewpoint refers to the way that a writer thinks or feels about a topic
What does perspective mean?
The term perspective refers to the way a writer might view a topic differently depending on when they are writing
A 19th century writer, for instance, might have a very different view of the way a young woman should behave, compared to a modern writer
What do I have to do for Question 1?
You will be asked to read a specific section of the text and then choose four statements that are true, you must shade in the correct boxes
How many marks is question 1 worth?
4 marks
How long should I spend on Question 1?
5 minutes
How many marks is question 2 worth?
8 marks
What do I have to do for Question 2?
You will be asked to summarise the differences between something across both texts, you should write about 3 differences, you should plan these differences and find the quotations before you start to write your response
How long should I spend on Question 2?
10 minutes
How long should I spend on Question 3?
You should spend 15 minutes on this question.
How many marks is question 3 worth?
12 marks
What do I have to do for Question 3?
Analyse how the writer uses language, remember on this paper the language techniques can be both persuasive and/or descriptive
What do I have to do for Question 4?
You need to compare the writers’ viewpoints (thoughts and feelings) and perspectives on a topic and then analyse the methods that they use to show them
How much time should I spend on Question 4?
20 minutes
How many marks is question 4 worth?
16 marks
