Making Comparisons (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Marks for comparison question
Marks for comparison question
5 marks
% of total exam marks for comparison
% of total exam marks for comparison
16%
Comparison question focus
Comparison question focus
Ideas and content (not language/style)
What to avoid in comparison answer
What to avoid in comparison answer
Language analysis
Min. key areas needed for full marks
Min. key areas needed for full marks
Three or more
Two format options for comparison answer
Two format options for comparison answer
Continuous prose or developed bullet points
How many passages to reference per point?
How many passages to reference per point?
Both passages
Are direct quotations required?
Are direct quotations required?
No, optional but can strengthen answer
What must each key area be?
What must each key area be?
Distinct (not variations of same idea)
What's needed for 5 marks (top band)?
What's needed for 5 marks (top band)?
3+ key areas w/ detailed textual support from both passages