RUAE How To Answer

Question 1

Own Words

Answer 1

1. Find the key point
2. Write the point in your own words
3. Repeat for the total number of marks (+1)

Question 2

Context

Answer 2

1. State meaning of word in question
2. State the phrase from the passage that was your “clue”
3. Explain how the clue gave you this meaning

Question 3

Link

Answer 3

1. Quote
2. Link back in own words
3. Quote
4. Link forward in own words

“Quote” link back to the idea of “own words” in the previous paragraph. “Quote” links forward to “own words” in the rest if the paragraph.

Question 4

Word Choice

Answer 4

1. State the technique used
2. Quote
3. Analysis (connotations)
4. Refer to question
5. Repeat for required marks

Question 5

Imagery

Answer 5

1. State technique (simile, metaphor, personification)
2. Quote
3. Analysis (just as.. so too)
4. Refer back to question (explain effect if imagery)

Question 6

Sentence Structure

Answer 6

1. Identify sentence type / technique
2. Evidence
3. Analysis
4. Refer to question

Question 7

Tone

Answer 7

1. Technique - be SPECIFIC about tone
2. Evidence (quote)
3. Analyse language used to create tone.
4. Relate to question. Discuss writers attitude.

Question 8

Effective Intro / Conclusion

Answer 8

1. Technique / idea / language from intro / conclusion
2. Evidence
3. Analyse effectiveness (connotations / imagery / emphasis / linking idea..)
4. Relate back / forward - identify specific point which comes later / earlier

Question 9

Comparison Question (5 marks)

Answer 9

1. Identify area of agreement / disagreement
2. Evidence from passage 1 own words (can include supportive quote)
3. Evidence from passage 2 own words (can include supportive quote)
4. Repeat x2