Questions 5 & 6 (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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How many marks is AO5 worth in the descriptive writing task?
How many marks is AO5 worth in the descriptive writing task?
24 marks
How many marks are dedicated to technical accuracy (AO6)?
How many marks are dedicated to technical accuracy (AO6)?
16 marks
What is the suggested time for completing the descriptive writing task?
What is the suggested time for completing the descriptive writing task?
45 minutes
How long should you spend planning your structure?
How long should you spend planning your structure?
2 minutes
Which technique uses vivid language to create mental pictures?
Which technique uses vivid language to create mental pictures?
Imagery
'The wind whispered secrets through the trees' is an example of which technique?
'The wind whispered secrets through the trees' is an example of which technique?
Personification
'The soft, silent snowfall settled slowly' demonstrates which technique?
'The soft, silent snowfall settled slowly' demonstrates which technique?
Alliteration
'The leaves crunched underfoot' is an example of which technique?
'The leaves crunched underfoot' is an example of which technique?
Onomatopoeia
'Clouds were like tufts of cotton candy' demonstrates which technique?
'Clouds were like tufts of cotton candy' demonstrates which technique?
Similes and metaphors
How many senses should you engage in your opening?
How many senses should you engage in your opening?
At least two
Which words should you avoid using according to the precise vocabulary tip?
Which words should you avoid using according to the precise vocabulary tip?
Nice and beautiful
What should you focus on rather than telling a story?
What should you focus on rather than telling a story?
Describing the scene