✍️ Language Paper 1

Question 1

Question 2

‘How does the writer use language to describe..’
[8 marks]

How long should you spend?

How should you structure your answer?

Answer 1

You should spend 10 minutes

Do 2x PETAZ paragraphs:

P- Point (link to question)

E- Evidence (embed your quote)

T- Technique (state the language technique used)

A- Analyse (explain what the technique shows and what effect that has)

Z- Zoom (zoom in on one word and analyse it)

Question 2

Question 3

‘How is the text structured to interest the reader?’
[8 marks]

How long should you spend?

How should you structure your answer?

Answer 2

You should spend 10 minutes

3 paragraphs:

1. Describe the opening (what does it focus on), use evidence, then say what atmosphere it creates

2. Compare tone in the middle/ shift in focus, use evidence, then state what pace this creates

3. Describe atmosphere at end and compare to beginning (look for cyclical structure), use evidence, write about the impact it has on the reader

Try to look for structural techniques such as:
Zoom in, Shift in focus/ perspective/ time, Cyclical structure,

Question 3

Question 4

‘To what extent do you agree with…’
[20 marks]

How long should you spend?

How should you structure your answer?

Answer 3

You should spend 25-30 minutes

You should usually agree with the statement

You should use tentative language ( This could/ may suggest…)

Write 3 PEETAZAL paragraphs:

point, effect, evidence, technique, analyse, zoom in, alternative analysis, link to question

Repeat this Agree with statement, (say why you agree) effect on reader, use evidence, state the language/ structure technique used, then analyse it, zoom in on a word, provide alternative analysis, link to the question.

Question 4

Question 5

‘How does the writer use language to describe..’
[40 marks]

How long should you spend?

How should you structure your answer?