5.2.4
Answering Question 3
Section A: Reading - Question 3
Section A: Reading - Question 3
In Section A of Paper 2, you will analyse the language of one non-fiction text and compare the viewpoints of the writers of two non-fiction texts.
Question 3
Question 3
- Question 3 is worth 12 marks.
- In this question, you will be asked to read Source B only. You will be asked to explain how the writer uses language to make the reader feel/imagine/think (FIT) something.
Tips for answering Question 3
Tips for answering Question 3
- Analyse the writer's words, phrases, language techniques and sentence use.
- Use DAFORESTER (covered earlier) as a guide for which language techniques to identify and comment on.
- Highlight, underline or circle the techniques as you spot them (you should be able to spot at least two or three in the source you're given).
- Turn each point into a PEE (point, evidence, explain) style paragraph.
- N.B. if you are aiming for the top marks, DAFORESTER should be your starting point and NOT your full analysis.
Reaching the top marks
Reaching the top marks
- To gain the top marks, you need to:
- Analyse writing techniques.
- Offer original ideas about the writer's use of language.
- Use a variety of information from the text.
- Use correct terminology.
The PETER Structure - Paper 2: Questions 3 and 4
The PETER Structure - Paper 2: Questions 3 and 4
You don't have to stick to this structure, exactly, but it helps you to remember including everything you need to get the most marks.
Point
Point
- Write your idea or argument and link it to the question.
- Here are some example sentence starters:
- In the text, the writer uses language to ____.
- The writer structures the text to ____.
- Throughout the text, the writer ____.
Evidence
Evidence
- Choose a quotation from the text which supports the point that you have made.
- Here are some examples of using a quotation to support your point:
- In paragraph three, the author says, “____”.
- The author describes the sky as “____”.
- The description “____” is stated at the start of the text.
Technique and explanation
Technique and explanation
- Identify a language technique in the quotation. These techniques could be similes, metaphors, adverbs, rule of three or another technique.
- Then explain what the technique means, referring to the quotation or words used.
- Here are some example sentences:
- Within the quote, the simile suggests that ____.
- The adjective “____” indicates that ____.
- The writer’s use of repetition here shows ____
- The metaphor “____” could mean ____. Alternatively, it could mean ____.
Refer to the question and the writer's intention
Refer to the question and the writer's intention
- Answer why you think the writer used this language?
- What do you think the writer is trying to show?
- What effect does the quote have and how does this relate to the question?
- Some examples of this are:
- In my opinion, the writer has done this to show ____.
- Therefore, the language here suggests that ____.
- Therefore, the author structured the extract in this way to highlight ____.
1Key Terms
2Language Techniques
2.1Language Devices
3Paper 1: Reading
4Paper 1: Writing
5Paper 2: Reading
5.1DAFORESTER
6Paper 2: Writing
6.1Structuring Your Answer
6.2Types of Writing
6.3Writing to...
6.3.1Writing to Inform
6.3.2Writing to Inform - Example
6.3.3Writing to Explain
6.3.4Writing to Explain - Example
6.3.5Writing to Persuade
6.3.6Writing to Persuade - Example
6.3.7Writing to Argue
6.3.8Writing to Argue - Example
6.3.9Writing to Persuade vs Writing to Argue
6.3.10Writing to Advise
6.3.11Writing to Advise - Example
6.3.12End of Topic Test - Writing to...
6.3.13Exam-Style Questions - Paper 2: Writing
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1Key Terms
2Language Techniques
2.1Language Devices
3Paper 1: Reading
4Paper 1: Writing
5Paper 2: Reading
5.1DAFORESTER
6Paper 2: Writing
6.1Structuring Your Answer
6.2Types of Writing
6.3Writing to...
6.3.1Writing to Inform
6.3.2Writing to Inform - Example
6.3.3Writing to Explain
6.3.4Writing to Explain - Example
6.3.5Writing to Persuade
6.3.6Writing to Persuade - Example
6.3.7Writing to Argue
6.3.8Writing to Argue - Example
6.3.9Writing to Persuade vs Writing to Argue
6.3.10Writing to Advise
6.3.11Writing to Advise - Example
6.3.12End of Topic Test - Writing to...
6.3.13Exam-Style Questions - Paper 2: Writing
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