Lanaguage Ppaer 2 BAHAHAH Flashcards
(10 cards)
Q: What is the focus of Language Paper 2?
A: Comparing writers’ viewpoints and perspectives in two non-fiction texts.
Q: What types of texts are used in Paper 2?
A: Non-fiction and literary non-fiction (e.g., articles, letters, diaries, speeches, autobiographies).
Q: How many sources do you compare in Paper 2?
A: Two sources from different time periods or perspectives.
Q: What are the 4 questions in Section A (Reading)?
A:
Q1: Identify 4 true statements (4 marks)
Q2: Summary of differences/similarities (8 marks)
Q3: Language analysis of one source (12 marks)
Q4: Compare viewpoints and methods (16 marks)
Q: How should you approach Question 2?
A: Identify clear differences/similarities; use concise quotes from both sources; avoid analysis.
Q: What’s the key skill in Question 3?
A: Analyse language choices: word class, imagery, tone, rhetorical devices.
Q: What’s expected in Question 4?
A: Compare the writers’ attitudes, methods, and effects; use quotations and explain the purpose and impact.
Q: What is Section B of Paper 2?
A: Writing to express a viewpoint (e.g., article, letter, speech, essay).
Q: How can you plan your Section B writing?
A: Use a clear structure: introduction, 3-4 developed points, conclusion. Plan tone, purpose, and audience.
Q: What techniques should you use in Section B?
A: Rhetorical devices (e.g., AFOREST: Alliteration, Facts, Opinions, Rhetorical questions, Emotive language, Statistics, Triples), varied sentence structures, cohesive paragraphs.
