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The word…emphasises how  \nThe verb/language feature… implies  \nThis further reinforces…  \nThis powerfully evokes a sense of…  \nTo create feelings of…  \nWhich ultimately reinforces the idea of…  \nMakes the reader understand the severity of…  \n1. Begin with your thesis statement  \n2. Make a clear point about language  \n3. Quote  \n4. Zoom in at word level focusing on the feeling or mood created in the text. You must comment on what it makes the reader think or feel.  \nSubject terminology  \nMetaphor Simile Personification Oxymoron Alliteration Verb  \nAdverb  \nAdjective Juxtaposition Plosive language Sensory language Semantic field  \nQ2: Mark Scheme  \n\n| Level | Skills Descriptors |\n| --- | --- |\n| Level 4:\u003Cbr>Detailed, perceptive analysis\u003Cbr>7-8 marks | Shows detailed and Perceptive understanding of language:\u003Cbr>• Analyses the effects of the writer’s choices of language\u003Cbr>• Selects a judicious range of textual detail\u003Cbr>• Makes sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology |\n| Level 3:\u003Cbr>Clear, relevant explanation\u003Cbr>5-6 marks | Shows clear understanding of language:\u003Cbr>• Explains clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language\u003Cbr>• Selects a range of relevant textual detail\u003Cbr>• Makes clear and accurate use of subject terminology |\n| Level 2:\u003Cbr>Some understanding and comment\u003Cbr>3-4 marks | Shows some understanding of language:\u003Cbr>• Attempts to comment on the effect of language\u003Cbr>• Selects some appropriate textual detail\u003Cbr>• Makes some use of subject terminology, mainly appropriately |\n| Level 1:\u003Cbr>Simple, limited comment\u003Cbr>1-2 marks | Shows simple awareness of language:\u003Cbr>• Offers simple comment on effect of language\u003Cbr>• Selects simple references or textual detail\u003Cbr>• Makes simple use of subject terminology, not always appropriately |\n\nQuestion 3: Structure  \n8 marks  \n12 minutes  \nTeacher note: remember you can use Question 4 to help you answer Question 3!  \nParagraph 1: What does the writer focus on at the beginning and why?  \nAt the beginning the writer focuses on… QUOTE  \nThis then creates a sense of intrigue for the reader because…  \nParagra","cbCaip4YNQWS1ugr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip4YNQWS1ugr","pdf",2237674,16,"English","# Suggested Question Order\n## Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing\n## Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives\n# Paper 1 - Overview\n## Reading (Questions 1-4)\n## Writing (Question 5)\n# Question 2: Language Analysis\n## Thesis statement technique\n# Subject Terminology\n# Question 2: Mark Scheme\n# Question 3: Structure\n## Paragraph planning and structural features\n# Question 3: Mark Scheme\n# Question 4: Evaluate (agree with a statement)","[{\"question\":\"What is the suggested question order for Paper 1 and Paper 2?\",\"answer\":\"For Paper 1 the suggested order is Q5, Q1, Q2, Q4, Q3. 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