English paper 2

Question 1

Article

Answer 1

Purpose: To inform, explain, argue or persuade (depends on the topic).
Audience: Usually for a magazine, newspaper, school website, etc.
Key Features:
Catchy headline/title
Introduction paragraph to grab attention
Clear structure with subheadings (optional)
Engage the reader with facts, statistics, anecdotes
Use rhetorical devices: rhetorical questions, triplets, direct address
End with a strong conclusion or call to action
Tone: Depends on audience – could be formal or semi-formal

Question 2

Speech

Answer 2

Purpose: To argue, persuade, or inspire
Audience: Often a group (students, public, teachers, etc.)
Key Features:
Address the audience directly (“Good morning everyone”)
Use rhetorical devices: repetition, rhetorical questions, anecdotes
Use emotive language and powerful imagery
End with a strong message, quote, or challenge to the audience
Tone: Persuasive and passionate, possibly informal depending on audience

Question 3

Letter

Answer 3

Purpose: To complain, advise, argue, persuade, etc.
Audience: A named person or official (headteacher, MP, company, etc.)
Key Features:
Address the recipient formally:
“Dear Sir/Madam” or “Dear Mr Smith”
Use paragraphs clearly
Include logical arguments or opinions supported by facts or examples
End formally:
“Yours sincerely” (if named)
“Yours faithfully” (if unnamed)
Tone: Usually formal or semi-formal

Question 4

Essay

Answer 4

Purpose: To argue or discuss a point logically and clearly
Audience: Examiner or general audience (academic style)
Key Features:
Clear introduction outlining your argument
Each paragraph has a point, evidence, explanation
Counter-arguments with rebuttals (e.g. “Some may say… but…”)
Conclusion that summarises your main points
Tone: Formal, logical, and structured

Question 5

Leaflet

Answer 5

Purpose: To inform or persuade
Audience: General public or a specific group
Key Features:
Clear title and possible subheadings
Use bullet points or lists where appropriate
Persuasive techniques: facts, emotive language, rhetorical questions
Direct address (“you”, “your”) to involve the reader
Eye-catching layout (write as prose, but indicate leaflet structure with headings)
Tone: Usually persuasive but can vary depending on the topic