Lang Pp2 Flashcards
Paper 2
How do you answer question 1?
(4 marks)
Spend 5 minutes
Focus on the lines specified in the question.
Identify and extract explicit information and/or ideas from the text.
Write clear and concise answers with direct references to the text.
Ensure your points are specific and cover different aspects of the question to get all marks.
Paper 2
How do you answer question 2?
(8 marks)
Spend 10 minutes
Read the question and understand how the two texts compare.
Look for similarities and differences in viewpoints, ideas, or themes in both texts.
Use evidence from both texts to support your comparisons.
Organize your response into paragraphs that compare key ideas in each text.
Ensure your answer is balanced, discussing both texts clearly.
Paper 2
How do you answer question 3?
(12 marks)
Spend 15 minutes
Focus on how the writer’s language choices create effects and influence the reader.
Identify language techniques (e.g., rhetorical devices, tone, word choice).
Explain how these techniques work together to convey the writer’s ideas or viewpoint.
Provide specific examples and analyse their impact on the reader.
Write 2–3 developed paragraphs, linking language techniques to the writer’s intended effect.
Paper 2
How do you answer question 4?
(16 marks)
Spend 20 minutes
Read the statement carefully and decide whether you agree or disagree with it.
Evaluate the statement, using both texts to support your viewpoint.
Focus on how the writers’ use of language, structure, and tone helps convey their perspectives.
Provide evidence from both texts to back up your points.
Write a well-structured response with at least 3–4 paragraphs, balancing your evaluation.
Address both similarities and differences in the writers’ approaches.
Paper 2
How do you answer question 5?
(40 marks)
Spend 45 minutes
Read the writing prompt carefully to understand the task (e.g., persuasive, argumentative, or reflective writing).
Plan your response to structure your ideas clearly before writing.
Use a range of language techniques (e.g., emotive language, rhetorical questions, facts, statistics, personal anecdotes).
Organize your writing with an introduction, main body, and conclusion.
Develop your points in detail, ensuring each paragraph flows logically.
Engage the reader with clear, compelling ideas and strong evidence or examples.
Proofread for spelling, punctuation, and grammar to ensure clarity and accuracy.
