Do you need to explain yourself in the similarities question?
No! Just state the similarity and give examples.
How many similarities must you find for comparison?
Three
What happens if you ONLY mention language or ONLY mention structure in the language and structure question?
You are capped at 4/10.
Which is going to look/sound better? 'The blue sea.' OR 'The never-ending, crystal clear sea which was as blue as a sapphire.'
'The never-ending, crystal clear sea which was as blue as a sapphire.' - WHY is this better?
What is ambitious vocabulary?
Choosing more elaborate words. Eg. Sad - devastated, happy - elated, big - gargantuan
What do you need to put in your writing to get the best mark?
Techniques!
What are the four sentence moods? Name and define them!
Declarative - statement. Exclamatory - saying something with passion. Imperative - command. Interrogative - question.
What structure features will you mention in the language and structure question?
Rule of three, repetition, listing, short sentences, start vs end, ellipsis, rhetorical question and sentence moods
What language features will you mention in the language analysis question? Give examples!
Adjectives, verbs, adverbs, nouns, similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, direct address, facts, opinion, emotive language, statistics
What can we use to set out our Creative Writing?
The Story Mountain
How many paragraphs are required for Creative Writing?
Five
What is the writing skill tested on Paper 2? Transactional or Creative?
Creative
What reading skills are tested on Paper 2?
Identify, Analyse (Language, Language AND Structure), Comparison
What time you need to be in?
8:30-8:45
When is Paper 2?
Thursday 6th June
