English Section A Question 7

Question 1

What does question 7 require

Answer 1

Highlight and analyse CONNECTIONS AND CONTRASTS between the way that both texts present their ideas and perspectives

Question 2

What are points of comparison for question 7

Answer 2

Audience
Purpose and how writers achieve it
Subject or theme and how it is presented 
Techniques used 
Ideas and perspectives 
Which text is more effective

Question 3

How many elements should you compare

Answer 3

At least 4 or 5

Question 4

What should you include in your answer

Answer 4

Essay format. Analyse negative and positive elements of both texts

Question 5

What will you be assessed on

Answer 5

How varied and comprehensive your range of comparisons are
The strength of your analysis of the writers ideas and perspectives (including how theme/language/structure are used)
That references to the texts are balanced and have spent equal time analysing both texts and have quoted and referenced an similar amount from both texts.