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• What is the main focus of the video for GCSE English language?

  It provides tips for revising English language.
• What is the author's qualification for giving advice in the video?

  The author is not a qualified teacher.
• How did the author improve their grade from six to nine?

  By practicing specific questions instead of full past papers.
• Why is it suggested to practice singular questions instead of full papers?

  It is more effective for targeted improvement.
• What should you do after completing practice questions?

  Ask for feedback from teachers.
• What is the recommended time to spend on question two during practice?

  10 minutes.
• What technique did the author use to practice creative writing?

  Using a random image generator for story prompts.
• What is the focus of paper one in the GCSE English language exam?

  It is focused on fiction.
• How long should you read the extract for paper one?

  At least 15 minutes.
• What is the purpose of the questions in paper one?

  To test understanding of the text.
• What should you do after reading the extract for the first time?

  Read it again to get the gist.
• What is the strategy for answering question one?

  Quote directly from the extract.
• What is required for question two in paper one?

  Word level analysis.
• What is an example of a literary device to identify in question two?

  Alliteration.
• What is anaphora?

  Repetition at the beginning of a phrase or sentence.
• How can you identify asyndetic listing in a sentence?

  By finding a list without conjunctions.
• What does a prophetic fallacy refer to?

  When the weather mirrors a character's feelings.
• What is a semantic field?

  A group of adjectives with a similar feel.
• What is sibilance?

  The repetition of 's' sounds in a phrase.
• What should you include in your answer for question three regarding structure?

  Establishes, develops, and resolves.
• What should you analyze in question three?

  The establishment of characters and setting.
• How should you approach question four?

  Counter your point with evidence from the text.
• What is the focus of question five?

  Creative writing based on a prompt.
• What should you do before the exam regarding your story plots?

  Pre-plan contrasting story plots.
• What is a good practice for character names in writing?

  Use short names to save time.
• What should your character experience in the story?

  A realization or change.
• What is the benefit of experimenting with narrative perspective in mocks?

  To find which perspective works best for you.
• What should you do with feedback from your mocks?

  Use it to improve your writing skills.
• What are the key strategies for answering questions in paper one?

  • Read the extract for at least 15 minutes.
  • Quote directly for question one.
  • Perform word level analysis for question two.
  • Discuss structure for question three.
  • Counter arguments in question four.
  • Write creatively for question five.
• What are the main literary devices to identify in the text?

  • Alliteration
  • Anaphora
  • Asyndetic listing
  • Polysyndetic listing
  • Prophetic fallacy
  • Semantic fields
  • Sibilance
• What should be included in a character's development in a story?

  • A realization or change
  • A clear character profile
  • A storyline that reflects personality
• What should character names be like in a story?

  Character names should be short.
• What realization should characters have in a story?

  Characters should have a realization in the story.
• In which person should you write your story?

  You can choose to write in first, second, or third person.
• Why did the author initially choose to write in third person?

  Because it was easier for them.
• What should you do in your mocks regarding the narrative perspective?

  You should experiment with different perspectives.
• What was the author's experience with writing in second person?

  The author found it to be a creepy but cool experience.
• What is important to do in your mocks according to the author?

  Practice what you want to do in the real GCSE.
• What should you ensure about your story's plan?

  Your plan should help the examiner understand your story.
• What should your story have to look more professional?

  Your story should have a title.