English lang paper 1 Q2

• What percentage of students achieved above half marks in the 2018 summer exams for AQA English language paper one question?

  Fewer than 40 percent
• What is the focus of AQA English language paper 1 question 2?

  Analyzing language and structure effects
• What should students use to support their views in question 2?

  Relevant subject terminology
• What does language analysis include according to the study material?

  Words, phrases, language features, techniques
• How long is the text section provided for analysis in the exam?

  Around six to ten lines
• What should students focus on when analyzing the writer's language choices?

  The specific effects of those choices
• What is the recommended time to spend on question 2?

  Around 10 minutes
• What happens if students spend too long on question 2?

  They may run out of time for longer questions
• What misconception do some students have about question 2?

  It's only about feature spotting
• What must students avoid to achieve higher marks in question 2?

  Generic comments about effects
• What should students ask themselves when reading the extract?

  What specific effect is the writer trying to achieve?
• How can contrasting language be used in an extract?

  To symbolize character dreams versus reality
• What effect does the writer aim for in the described setting?

  To make it sound idyllic and appealing
• What does the simile "the sound of water resembles a chime of fairy bells" convey?

  Delicate and pretty sound of water
• How does the description of the setting relate to Brightly's character?

  It provides an escape from his difficult existence
• What are the key components to analyze in AQA English language paper 1 question 2?

  • Writer's choice of words and phrases
  • Language features and techniques
  • Sentence forms
• What should students avoid when discussing language effects?

  • Vague and generalized comments
  • Generic effects like "this is powerful"
  • Non-specific language features
• What is a recommended strategy for answering question 2 effectively?

  • Focus on specific effects of language
  • Use relevant terminology
  • Manage time effectively
• What is the significance of the phrase "the cleft was full of copper which stained the water a delightful shade of green"?

  • It enhances the visual imagery of the setting
  • It suggests richness and beauty in nature
  • It connects to Brightly's experience of home
• How does the writer create a sense of magic in the setting description?

  • Through similes and vivid imagery
  • By contrasting light and dark elements
  • By evoking emotional responses in readers