Question 2 (AQA GCSE English Language): Quizzes

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Paper 1: How to Answer Question 2
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12 questions from this quiz

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How many marks is Question 2 worth?

8 marks

How long should you spend on Question 2?

12-15 minutes

What is the key skill tested in Question 2?

Commenting on language effects

How many paragraphs should you write for Question 2?

2 paragraphs

Should you write an introduction for Question 2?

No introductions

What should each paragraph explore in Question 2?

2 different language uses

What does the 'Analysis' part of your paragraph involve?

Zooming into word connotations & effects

What should you NOT write about in Question 2?

Structure

What is the maximum you should write for Question 2?

2 pages

What does the 'Development' part of your paragraph include?

Context, impact, tone & maybe more quotes

What should the 'Effect' part of your paragraph explain?

Why the writer is doing this

What does 'work backwards' mean as a top tip?

Think about meaning writer creates

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