Question 4

Question 1

What is language paper 2, Q4?

Answer 1

Comparing both sources and their attitudes towards a topic

Question 2

How many marks is Q4 lang paper2?

Answer 2

16 marks, 20 mins (30 at absolute max)

Question 3

Examples of language techniques to use

Answer 3

adjectives, verbs, plosives, juxtaposition, oxymorons, imagery, etc

Question 4

Examples of structure techniques to use

Answer 4

describe beginning, describe end, perspective shifts, paragraph and sentence lengths, flashbacks, etc

Question 5

DOs for Q4

Answer 5

-compare similarities or differences (question will tell you)
-compare HOW methods help to compare writers viewpoints
-compare text A with text B in same paragraph

Question 6

DONTs for Q4

Answer 6

-DONT compare similarities AND differences, question will tell you what one to focus on

Question 7

Mark scheme

Answer 7

-dont pick out obvious things: think deeply about similarities/differences and how this contributes to overall meaning
-language and structure techniques and HOW they impact meaning
-short embedded quotes
-fully explain analysis and ideas

Question 8

Structure for Q4 lang paper 2

Answer 8

1 on language, 1 on structure:
-Point about source A (in depth)
-ETA (evidence technique analysis)
-Alternate or reinforcing ETA
-comparison to source B
-ETA about source B
-Alternative or reinforcing ETA about source B
-Explore source B in depth
-short comparison

Question 9

Sentence starters for Lang paper 2 Q4

Answer 9

-Within source A, the writer…
-[quote + technique] symbolising…
-establishing…
-although both are […], they juxtapose one another through…