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Paper 1 Q2: Language Analysis
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Method, quote, effect keeps analysis focused and precise.
Key Facts
- Paper 1 Q2 is 8 marks and focuses on language choices.
- Aim for 3-4 analytical paragraphs, each with a short quote.
- Focus on specific words and phrases, not whole sentences.
- Link methods to meaning and effect on the reader.
- Use precise terminology but explain it clearly.
Topics Covered
Methods
What you need to know
- •Identify language methods like metaphor, simile, and personification.
- •Zoom into word choices for connotations.
Exam Tips
- Use the pattern: method, quote, effect.
Word-Level Analysis
What you need to know
- •Explain connotations of key adjectives and verbs.
- •Focus on single words for precision.
Exam Tips
- Pick one strong word and go deeper rather than many weak ones.
Sentence-Level Analysis
What you need to know
- •Comment on sentence length and structure.
- •Note listing, repetition, or short sentences for effect.
Exam Tips
- Link sentence style to pace and mood.
Effect on Reader
What you need to know
- •Explain how the language shapes mood or tone.
- •Link the effect back to the writer's purpose.
Exam Tips
- Avoid vague comments like "makes it interesting".
Key Terms
metaphor
Describing something as if it is something else.
simile
A comparison using like or as.
personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
semantic field
A group of words linked by a shared idea.
connotation
Ideas and feelings associated with a word.
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Common Exam Questions
How does the writer use language to describe the setting?
8 marksmediumPaper 1
Model Answer
Identify methods, use quotes, and explain how they create mood.
What examiners want to see
- ✓Clear methods
- ✓Evidence
- ✓Effect
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