Q3

• What does AQA English language paper 2 question three assess?

  Language element of assessment objective two
• What is meant by language analysis in this context?

  Analyzing words, phrases, and sentence forms
• How are language features and techniques assessed?

  Using relevant subject terminology
• How does language analysis in paper 2 differ from paper 1?

  It lacks bullet points for language features
• What is the range of lines for analysis in question three?

  Seven to sixteen lines
• What types of texts can be analyzed in question three?

  19th century and modern texts
• What should students focus on when analyzing language in the exam?

  Specific effects of the writer's language choices
• What is the purpose of rhetorical questions in the text?

  To provoke thought and emphasize points
• How long should students spend on question three?

  Around 15 minutes
• What is the key to answering question three effectively?

  Analyzing the effects of language choices
• Why is it important to link language features to the question?

  To ensure relevance and depth in analysis
• What does the phrase "living wage" imply in the context?

  It contrasts with "dying wage" to show despair
• How does the writer use repetition in the extract?

  To unify workers and signal collective suffering
• What is the significance of the phrase "we merely exist"?

  It highlights the hopelessness of working conditions
• What does the use of hyperbole convey in the text?

  It emphasizes the extreme lack of time for life
• What should students avoid when analyzing language features?

  Writing about features without linking to effects
• What are the key components to analyze in question three?

  • Writer's use of words and phrases
  • Language features and techniques
  • Sentence forms
  • Specific effects of language choices
• What is the process for analyzing a text in question three?

  1. Read the lines carefully
  2. Identify language features
  3. Analyze the effects of those features
  4. Link analysis to the question
• How should students structure their response to question three?

  • Focus on detailed analysis
  • Use relevant terminology
  • Make clear connections to the text
  • Aim for depth over breadth
• What is the importance of contextualizing comments in analysis?

  • Ensures relevance to the extract
  • Provides clarity to the reader
  • Enhances the depth of analysis
• What are some common pitfalls in answering question three?

  • Feature spotting without analysis
  • Failing to link features to effects
  • Overgeneralizing the text's themes