English language paper 2

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    • What is anaphora?
      Repetition at the beginning of sentences
    • Why is anaphora used in writing?
      To create rhythm, emphasize a point, or evoke emotion
    • What is epistrophe?
      Repetition at the end of sentences
    • What characterizes antanaclasis?
      Repetition of the same word with different meanings
    • What is assonance?
      Repetition of vowel sounds in close words
    • What does consonance refer to?
      Repetition of nearby consonant sounds
    • What is alliteration?
      Repetition of similar sounds at the beginning
    • What is anadiplosis?
      Repetition of the last word of a clause
    • What does epanalepsis involve?
      Repeating words at the beginning and end
    • What is the purpose of amplification in writing?
      To clarify, emphasize, or add detail
    • What is the definition of anadiplosis?
      Repetition of the last word of a preceding clause
    • What percentage of the language paper does persuasive writing account for?
      50%
    • Why is it important to know each question type in the language paper?
      It helps identify techniques and structures needed
    • What is question five about in the language paper?
      Persuasive writing
    • How many marks is question four worth?
      16 marks
    • What does question three ask about the writer's use of language?
      How language describes a specific topic
    • What is the focus of question two in the language paper?
      Summary of similarities or differences
    • What is the task for question one?
      Shade four true statements
    • Why should you have the extract next to you for question one?
      To easily identify true statements
    • What is the recommended order to tackle the questions in the language paper?
      Start with question five, then four
    • What is the structure recommended for question two's summary?

      • Use the structure PEACPEA (Point, Evidence, Analysis, Compare, Point, Evidence, Analysis)
      • Point: Make a specific point about Source A
      • Evidence: Embed a quote supporting your point
      • Analysis: Briefly explain what the quote shows
      • Compare with Source B and explain how they’re different
      • Point: Make a specific point about source B
      • Evidence: Embed a quote supporting your point
      • Analysis: Briefly explain what the quote shows
    • What should you focus on when answering question three?
      Provide three bits of evidence per paragraph
    • How can you group words when analyzing language in question three?
      Group similar words to form clear points
    • What is the main focus of question four regarding sources?
      Compare attitudes or viewpoints of sources
    • What should you comment on when discussing language and structure in question four?
      How techniques convey the writer's opinion
    • What does the term 'viewpoint' refer to in question four?
      It refers to the writer's opinion
    • How should you link your analysis back to the question in language responses?
      Constantly refer back to the question's focus
    • What are the key techniques to use in question four?
      • Language techniques: simile, metaphor, diction
      • Structure techniques: sentence length, paragraph shifts
      • Comment on how these techniques convey opinion
    • What should you comment on when analyzing a writer's techniques?
      Language and structure techniques
    • How should you link language and structure to a writer's opinion?
      By explaining how they display their viewpoint
    • What does a metaphor reveal about a writer's opinion?
      It shows their viewpoint on the topic
    • If a writer uses a simile about buses, what should you analyze?
      What it shows about their opinion on buses
    • What is essential to comment on regarding a writer's methods?
      How they convey their opinion
    • What does the tone of voice indicate in a text?
      It reflects the writer's emotions and opinions
    • Why is the form of writing important in analysis?
      It provides insight into the writer's opinion
    • How can a letter's form influence the writer's opinion?
      It can make the opinion more personal
    • What is the significance of question five in the exam?
      It accounts for 25% of the total marks
    • What should you avoid in your persuasive writing for question five?
      A balanced argument
    • What is a strong line of argument in persuasive writing?
      Being clearly for or against a statement
    • How can counterarguments be used effectively in persuasive writing?
      By acknowledging and then refuting them
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