English language paper techniques

English language paper techniques

1. layout

   • paper 1
     • question 1: 4 marks :4/5 mins : 4 true statements
     • question 2: 8 marks: language analysis, how it interests the reader, 10 mins
     • paper 3: structure, to achieve effects and influence readers. 8 marks: 10 mins
     • question 4: evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references: 20 mins: 20 marks
     • question 5: creative writing: 40 marks: 16 for skill: 24 marks for spag
     • paper 2
       • question 1: 4 marks: 4/5 mins: 4 true statements
       • question 2: the comparison of the 2 texts: 8 marks: 10 mins
       • question 3: explain comment on analysing text for language and structure tec: 12 marks: 15 mins
       • question 4: comparing the narrative and ideas of both texts: 20 marks: 20 mins
       • question 5: speech or letter about topic given: 40 marks: 45 mins

2. language devices

   • simile
     • he was as big as an elephant
   • alliteration
     • sizzling sausages
   • hyberbole
     • cry me a river
   • metaphor
     • she is just a late bloomer
   • oxymoron
     • old news
   • juxtaposition
     • light and darkness