Question 2 (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards

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Paper 1: How to Answer Question 2
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Key skill tested in Paper 1 Q2

Commenting on the effects of language

Marks available for Q2

8 marks

Time allocation for Q2

12-15 minutes

Number of paragraphs needed for Q2

2 paragraphs (each exploring 2 different language uses)

Does Q2 need an introduction?

No

Step 1 of paragraph structure (Q2)

Point: answer question focusing on writer's language use

Step 2 of paragraph structure (Q2)

Evidence: relevant quote & explain context

Step 3 of paragraph structure (Q2)

Analysis: connotations of words & effects of techniques

Step 4 of paragraph structure (Q2)

Development: relate to context, impact, tone created

Step 5 of paragraph structure (Q2)

Link: relate back to the question

Step 6 of paragraph structure (Q2)

Effect: explain WHY writer is doing this

What NOT to write about in Q2?

Structure

Maximum pages to write for Q2

2 pages

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