Higher RUAE Flashcards
Word choice:
+ state that it is word choice
+ quote the relevant word or phrase
+ Explain the connotations of this word or phrase
+ explain how these connotations link to the question
Imagery:
+ state the type of imagery present
+ quote this imagery
+ identify the two things that are being compared
+ just as… so too - literal meaning and figurative meaning
+ explain how this comparison links to the question
Sentence structure:
+ identify feature of sentence structure
+ quote this feature
+ explain the general effect of this structure
+ link this effect to the question
What is the purpose of a list?
To emphasise the number or variety of something
What is the purpose of parenthesis
To add extra information that if not present, would still allow the sentence to be grammatically correct and make sense.
What is the purpose of a colon?
To introduce a list, argument, opinion or quotation.
What is the purpose of a semi-colon?
To separate opposing arguments or clauses as well as introducing new ones.
What is the effect of a rhetorical question?
To force the reader to question their mindset or views, creating a matter-of-fact, superior tone.
What is the effect of a minor sentence?
The contents of the sentence are emphasised, often by creating a matter-of-fact tone.
In your own words:
+ use own words
+ summarise the main points of the extract
Summarise the key points:
SAME AS OWN WORDS
Tip: use bullet points in your answer and use topic sentences to structure the main ideas of the extract.
Link:
+ quote an extract from the beginning of the link sentence
+ explain how this quote links back to a previous argument
+ quote an extract from the end of the link sentence
+ explain how this quote links forward to a new idea, within the extract
Tone:
+ identify the tone
+ quote the extract that established this tone
+ explain how this quote established the tone you have stated
Context:
+ explain the meaning of the word
+ quote the extract that helped you find this meaning
+ explain how this extract helped you find this meaning
What must you do in the final question:
+ identify 3 areas of agreement, disagreement or both
+ quote at least 6 times (2 quotes per paragraph)
How do you answer the final question:
Writer 1 believes that + supporting quote.
However/Similarly, writer 2 believes that… + supporting quote
DO THIS THREE TIMES
What is W.I.S.T
Word choice, imagery, sentence structure and tone
Effective conclusion/introduction/title
+ state that is summarises the main points of the passage
+ identify the main points of the passage
+ quote from the conclusion/introduction/title
+ identify how this quote summarises the main points
+ quote from elsewhere in the passage
+ identify how this quote continues these main points
If an RUAE question asks you to analyse language, what techniques could you include?
W.I.S.T
If an in your own words question was worth five marks, how many bullet points should you make?
Five
How many marks are awarded for:
a) W.I.S.T
b) own words or summarise
c) link
d) context
e) effectiveness
f) final question
a) 2-4 marks
b) 1-5 makes
c) 2 marks
d) 1 mark
e) 2 marks
f) 5 marks
How many marks is the RUAE paper worth?
30
How long is the RUAE exam?
1 hour and 30 minutes
