paper 1 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What do you do in Q1?
List 6 things but only need 4 from a specific section of the text
What does Q2 test?
Language analysis – how the writer uses language to create effects (8 marks).
How should you answer Q2?
Use PEE: Point, Evidence (quote), Explain the effect of the language.
What does Q3 ask you to analyze?
Structure – how the text is organised and how it affects the reader (8 marks).
What’s a tip for Q3?
Focus on shifts in focus, setting, or time—don’t talk about language.
What’s the focus of Q4?
Evaluate how effectively the writer creates effects – give your opinion (20 marks).
How should you structure Q4?
Agree/disagree → evidence → analysis of effect on reader.
What do you do in Section B?
Write a creative story or description inspired by an image or prompt (40 marks).
How can you make your writing stand out in Q5?
Use structure, varied vocabulary, and literary techniques like simile and metaphor.
What should you always do at the end of Paper 1?
Proofread for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
What are some key language techniques to mention in Q2 or Q4?
Simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, emotive language, sensory imagery.
What are some structure features to talk about in Q3?
Zoom in/out, shifts in focus, short paragraphs, contrast, repetition, circular structure, flashbacks.
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone = writer’s attitude; Mood = atmosphere created for the reader.
What are examples of reader effects you can use in analysis?
Builds tension, creates sympathy, makes reader curious, shocks the reader, creates vivid imagery.
How can punctuation be used for effect in writing?
Colons to add detail, ellipses for suspense, short sentences for tension, commas for rhythm or emphasis.
Why vary your sentence structure in Q5?
To control pacing, build atmosphere, and show writing skill.
How should you manage your time in Paper 1?
45 minutes on Section A, ~5 min planning, ~40 min writing, 5 min checking.
