Language Paper 1 Q2 Flashcards
What does Question 2 ask you?
How does the writer use language to describe …?
What do you need to consider when answering Question 2?
The writer’s choice of:
- adjectives
- verbs
- words & phrases
- language features & techniques
- sentence forms
- adverbs
- verbs
How long should you take on Question 2?
10 mins
How many marks is Question 2?
8 marks
How many pieces of evidence should you aim to look for?
3 (minimum)
What is figurative language?
- metaphors
- personification
- similes
What questions should you be asking yourself when answering Question 2?
- What language techniques are used? (verbs, personification)
- What does it imply? (happiness, fear)
What should you do after you’ve done those steps?
Zoom in on one particular phrase/word
How should you structure your answer?
- Point
- Evidence
- Explanation
- Link
What should your point do?
State an idea or argument that links to the question
Examples of sentence openers for your point:
” in the text, the writer uses language to…”
“ throughout the text the writer…”
What should your evidence do?
Support your point
Example of sentence openers for your evidence:
” in paragraph ? the writer uses …?”
“ The author describes the ? as …?”
What should the explanation do?
Explain the effect of the quotation
Examples of sentence openers for your explanation:
” Within the text the ? suggests that …?”
“ The adjective ? indicated that …”
“ The writers use of ? here shows …”
“ The ? ‘ ‘ could mean … . Alternatively it could mean .. “
