Higher RUAE

Question 1

Word choice:

Answer 1

+ 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

Question 2

Imagery:

Answer 2

+ 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

Question 3

Sentence structure:

Answer 3

+ identify feature of sentence structure
+ quote this feature
+ explain the general effect of this structure
+ link this effect to the question

Question 4

What is the purpose of a list?

Answer 4

To emphasise the number or variety of something

Question 5

What is the purpose of parenthesis

Answer 5

To add extra information that if not present, would still allow the sentence to be grammatically correct and make sense.

Question 6

What is the purpose of a colon?

Answer 6

To introduce a list, argument, opinion or quotation.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a semi-colon?

Answer 7

To separate opposing arguments or clauses as well as introducing new ones.

Question 8

What is the effect of a rhetorical question?

Answer 8

To force the reader to question their mindset or views, creating a matter-of-fact, superior tone.

Question 9

What is the effect of a minor sentence?

Answer 9

The contents of the sentence are emphasised, often by creating a matter-of-fact tone.

Question 11

In your own words:

Answer 11

+ use own words

+ summarise the main points of the extract

Question 13

Summarise the key points:

Answer 13

SAME AS OWN WORDS

Tip: use bullet points in your answer and use topic sentences to structure the main ideas of the extract.

Question 14

Link:

Answer 14

+ 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

Question 14

Tone:

Answer 14

+ identify the tone
+ quote the extract that established this tone
+ explain how this quote established the tone you have stated

Question 15

Context:

Answer 15

+ explain the meaning of the word
+ quote the extract that helped you find this meaning
+ explain how this extract helped you find this meaning

Question 16

What must you do in the final question:

Answer 16

+ identify 3 areas of agreement, disagreement or both

+ quote at least 6 times (2 quotes per paragraph)

Question 17

How do you answer the final question:

Answer 17

Writer 1 believes that + supporting quote.
However/Similarly, writer 2 believes that… + supporting quote

DO THIS THREE TIMES

Question 18

What is W.I.S.T

Answer 18

Word choice, imagery, sentence structure and tone

Question 18

Effective conclusion/introduction/title

Answer 18

+ 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

Question 18

If an RUAE question asks you to analyse language, what techniques could you include?

Answer 18

W.I.S.T

Question 20

If an in your own words question was worth five marks, how many bullet points should you make?

Answer 20

Five

Question 21

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

Answer 21

a) 2-4 marks
b) 1-5 makes
c) 2 marks
d) 1 mark
e) 2 marks
f) 5 marks

Question 22

How many marks is the RUAE paper worth?

Answer 22

30

Question 23

How long is the RUAE exam?

Answer 23

1 hour and 30 minutes