question types

Question 1

to give a brief overview of the
main points from the text you have read.

The questions are usually worth 5 marks.

Answer 1

summarise

Question 2

This is bringing information together from more than one source;

Make it clear which text you are talking about – Text A/ Text B;

Highlight what is asked for in question – question will have a focus;

NO comparison needed;

Synthesise will always be used is the question;

Make sure you have points from both texts;

Systematically work through – point (adjective) /evidence (quote);

Consider title/ tone/ language choices/ images/ presentational devices and structure from both
texts and respond to these ideas in your answer.

Answer 2

synthesise

Question 3

‘Compare and contrast’ or simply ‘compare’ – either way you need to speak
about the similarities and differences between texts.

Make it clear which text you are talking about – Text A/ Text B;

Highlight what is asked for in question – question will have a focus;

Make sure you have points from both texts;

Systematically work through – point (adjective) /evidence (quote);

You will need to use comparison connectives throughout;

Consider title/ tone/ language choices/ images/ presentational devices and structure across the
texts and respond to these ideas in your answer.

Answer 3

language

Question 4

write about how something is achieved or shown through out an extract

Answer 4

How