Paper 2, Section B Language

Question 1

Comparing Poems?

Answer 1

Name both proms and briefly describe how they both show distance between two people,
Explain how distance is shown,
Use: “likewise”, “however”,

Both poems use what language technique?
Find two words or connotations from both poems,
Use “noun”, “verb” when describing the words,
Why did the writer choose these words?,
Is there a pattern or theme?,
TONE?,
How does reader feel?,
Link to question,
Use: “similarly”, “on the other hand”,

Both poems use what poetic technique?,
Find examples,
Writers intention,
How these techniques create meanings,
Readers feelings,
Link to question,
Use: “equally”, “alternatively”,

Do this ^ one again, using a structure technique,

If possible, find a structure and language technique that have the same impact,

Conclusion: which poem is the most powerful in portraying the (question) feeling,
Why?,
Pick out most interesting line or phrase and explore in detail why this is the best.

Question 2

Techniques?

Answer 2

Ambiguous language - “multiplicity of meansings”,

“She speaks of (Quote)” - this embeds the quote into the paragraph,

“This creates…. in the reader”.