question 3

Question 1

what is question 3 about on the English language paper 1

Answer 1

structure (the order of events in a story)

Question 2

which parts of the text do you focus on for question 3

Answer 2

beginning
middle
end

Question 3

name 5 key structure techniques for question 3

Answer 3

introduction of character / setting
shift in focus / tone / time / setting
raising tension
climax

Question 4

what are some of the effects that structure techniques can have

Answer 4

create sympathy for … (explain how)
raise tension by … (explain how)
cause the reader to ask questions about … (explain how)
release tension by … (explain how)

Question 5

how can you start each of your 3 paragraphs for the fiction paper question 3

Answer 5

at the start, the writer immediately captures the readers attention by describing …
later on, the writer maintains the readers attention by focusing on …
at the end, the writer brings the scene to a climax by describing …

Question 6

do you include quotations in fiction paper question 3

Answer 6

yes. short ones embedded into your sentences

Question 7

do you analyse words and language techniques in fiction paper question 3

Answer 7

no. not in question 3

Question 8

CHALLENGE - what are some easy ways to get higher grades for the fiction paper question 3

Answer 8

A) consider several effects using ‘possibly’ ‘perhaps’ ‘this could also’ ‘alternatively’
B) link to abstract ‘bigger ideas’