Paper 1: How to Answer Question 2 (AQA GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
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Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
How many marks is Question 2 worth?
How many marks is Question 2 worth?
8 marks
How long should you spend on Question 2?
How long should you spend on Question 2?
12-15 minutes
What is the key skill tested in Question 2?
What is the key skill tested in Question 2?
Commenting on language effects
How many paragraphs should you write for Question 2?
How many paragraphs should you write for Question 2?
2 paragraphs
Should you write an introduction for Question 2?
Should you write an introduction for Question 2?
No introductions
What should each paragraph explore in Question 2?
What should each paragraph explore in Question 2?
2 different language uses
What does the 'Analysis' part of your paragraph involve?
What does the 'Analysis' part of your paragraph involve?
Zooming into word connotations & effects
What should you NOT write about in Question 2?
What should you NOT write about in Question 2?
Structure
What is the maximum you should write for Question 2?
What is the maximum you should write for Question 2?
2 pages
What does the 'Development' part of your paragraph include?
What does the 'Development' part of your paragraph include?
Context, impact, tone & maybe more quotes
What should the 'Effect' part of your paragraph explain?
What should the 'Effect' part of your paragraph explain?
Why the writer is doing this
What does 'work backwards' mean as a top tip?
What does 'work backwards' mean as a top tip?
Think about meaning writer creates