Comparing ideas (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What does comparing ideas involve examining in two texts?
What does comparing ideas involve examining in two texts?
Both similarities and differences
Beyond surface content, what should you consider when comparing texts?
Beyond surface content, what should you consider when comparing texts?
Language, structure, and techniques
What is the first step in comparing ideas?
What is the first step in comparing ideas?
Skim read both complete sources
Why shouldn't you rush the initial reading stage?
Why shouldn't you rush the initial reading stage?
It makes analysis stronger and accurate
What should you focus on in Step 2 of comparing ideas?
What should you focus on in Step 2 of comparing ideas?
How each writer presents their ideas
What question about sentences should you consider when analysing?
What question about sentences should you consider when analysing?
Are they long and flowing or short and punchy?
How should you reference texts to keep your comparison clear?
How should you reference texts to keep your comparison clear?
Call them 'Text 1' and 'Text 2'
Why is clarity about which text you're discussing crucial?
Why is clarity about which text you're discussing crucial?
So examiners can follow and award marks
What similarity do both example texts share?
What similarity do both example texts share?
They describe lavish wealth
What type of language does The Great Gatsby extract use?
What type of language does The Great Gatsby extract use?
Rich, figurative language
How is the travel writing's language described?
How is the travel writing's language described?
Sharp, precise, and straightforward
What can writers do with their language choices?
What can writers do with their language choices?
Enhance their subject matter