Component 1 Questions 1 To 5 Flashcards
How many marks is question 1 and how many points to make
5
What do you do for question 1
Find 5 details in the given part of the text and list them, and an extra one just in case
List the points in order in which they appear.
Don’t have to use your own words and you can use bullet points.
Give 6
How many marks is question 2 and how many points to make
5
What do you do for question 2
this is a language question on how the writer uses language for a particular purpose, ie. to establish a character.
point evidence explain
SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER WITH EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT AND EXPLAIN YOUR IDEAS.
Example: what impression do you get of the character
How many marks is question 3 and how many points to make
10
What do you do for question 3
either a language question or a question asking you what impressions you receive of a particular character or a place.
Give stylistic features like “metaphor, adjective”
point evidence technique zoom explain
SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER WITH EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT AND EXPLAIN YOUR IDEAS.
Example: how does the writer create tension here?
How many marks is question 4 and how many points to make
10
What do you do for question 4
question is likely to ask you something about a character or a relationship, setting or event.
You will need to analyse how a writer uses language or structure to achieve a given effect.
Structure:
• ‘The opening/closing
• Dialogue
• Short sentences
• Questions
• Changes in perspective of focus
• Repetition
• Listing
• Holding back information
Techniques
• Facts and figures
• Personal experiences
• Personal pronouns
• Dramatic punctuation
• Parallel structure
• Comparatives
• Superlatives
• Imperatives
point evidence technique zoom explain
SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER WITH EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT AND EXPLAIN YOUR IDEAS.
Example: how does the writer make these lines seem dramatic?
How many marks is question 5 and how many points to make
10
What do you do for question 5
question will ask you to evaluate the way someone or something is presented or whether you agree with a statement about the text.
The most difficult question - it requires skills demonstrated in Q3 (language analysis and Q4 (structure) AND your critical comment on the suggested statement. You will be asked to what extent you agree with a comment.
Mention
Structure:
• ‘The opening/closing
• Dialogue
• Short sentences
• Questions
• Changes in perspective of focus
• Repetition
• Listing
• Holding back information
Techniques
• Facts and figures
• Personal experiences
• Personal pronouns
• Dramatic punctuation
• Parallel structure
• Comparatives
• Superlatives
• Imperatives
SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER WITH EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT AND EXPLAIN YOUR IDEAS.
Start your answer with “The extract begins with…”
Give phrases like “the reader feels … here” or “a feeling of … is created in this scene.”
Example: it is clear they this is a dangerous situation. How far do you agree with this statement?
What to do before answering any questions
Read the whole passage
What to do for 10 mark questions
8 points
4 of those points with inference / zooms
