Language Analysis in Literature Exam Papers
Date:
Title: Paper 1 Questions 1, 2 and 4
Golden
—
ADJECTIVE
1. coloured or shining like gold.
"curls of glossy golden hair"
2. of a period) very happy and prosperous.
"those golden days before World War I"
Soar –
VERB
1. Fly or rise high in the air.
"the bird spread its wings and soared into the air"
2. Increase rapidly above the usual level.
"the cost of living continued to soar“
Gazelle -
NOUN
a small, slender antelope that typically has curved horns and a fawn-coloured coat with white
underparts, found in open country in Africa and Asia.
Pounce -
VERB
1. of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey.
"as he watched, a mink pounced on the vole"
2. (of a person) spring forward suddenly so as to attack or seize someone or something.
"the gang pounced on him and knocked him to the ground"
1.
For each of the
words defined on
the left, write a
sentence which
makes use of it.
Stretch:
For each of
the words listed,
explain how their use
could be effective in
a description.
•
Read the extract carefully (Brighton Rock).
•
Predict the exam questions.
•
Q2 always asks you to analyse how something is
described. After read the extract, what do you think
this question will focus on? Which section of the
text? Why?
•
Q4 always involves a statement about the extract.
After reading the extract, what do you think this will
focus on?
Stretch:
Write your own example question 2 and question 4 based on the extract.
Paper 1 – Question 2 – Language analysis
The writer employs… to
describe…
The writer says…
suggesting…
The writer also says…
implying
This is a powerful image
which conveys…
Rather than pick
‘three good
quotes’, track the
entire extract
and try to discuss
as more use of
language in
detail.
You must use
subject
terminology!
Common mistakes:
•
Spending too long on the question/ not
enough time
•
Not tracking the extract and
identifying and discussing as many
examples as possible
•
Not discussing the impact of word
choice in enough detail
•
Not identifying language techniques
accurately
•
Not discussing the effects or not
explaining quotations in enough detail
•
Not making perceptive interpretations
•
Not using embedded quotations
The writer uses… to describe…
“quote”
By using… the writer suggests…
Also, the use of… implies…
Furthermore, by using… the writer indicates…
The writer also uses… to describe…
Finally, the writer uses… to describe…
Q2 [AO2 - language]
Look in detail at this extract from lines 4 to 11 of the source:
How does the writer use language here to describe Brighton on that day?
You could include the writer’s choice of:
• words and phrases
• language features and techniques
• sentence forms.
[8 marks]
•
What
knowledge
have you learnt
today?
•
What
skills
have you learnt/developed
today?
•
How has your
previous learning
helped
you today?
In this content, the use of language in exam papers for literature analysis is discussed. Definitions and examples of words like "golden," "soar," "stretch," "gazelle," and "pounce" are provided. The focus is on understanding language techniques, common mistakes in language analysis questions, and predicting exam questions based on text extracts from "Brighton Rock." Tips for effective language analysis and question creation are also shared.
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Date: Title: Paper 1 Questions 1, 2 and 4 Golden ADJECTIVE 1. coloured or shining like gold. "curls of glossy golden hair" 2. of a period) very happy and prosperous. "those golden days before World War I" 1. For each of the words defined on the left, write a sentence which makes use of it. Soar VERB 1. Fly or rise high in the air. "the bird spread its wings and soared into the air" 2. Increase rapidly above the usual level. "the cost of living continued to soar Stretch: For each of the words listed, explain how their use could be effective in a description. Gazelle - NOUN a small, slender antelope that typically has curved horns and a fawn-coloured coat with white underparts, found in open country in Africa and Asia. Pounce - VERB 1. of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey. "as he watched, a mink pounced on the vole" 2. (of a person) spring forward suddenly so as to attack or seize someone or something. "the gang pounced on him and knocked him to the ground"
Read the extract carefully (Brighton Rock). Predict the exam questions. Q2 always asks you to analyse how something is described. After read the extract, what do you think this question will focus on? Which section of the text? Why? Q4 always involves a statement about the extract. After reading the extract, what do you think this will focus on? Stretch: Write your own example question 2 and question 4 based on the extract.
Paper 1 Question 2 Language analysis Common mistakes: The writer employs to describe The writer says suggesting The writer also says implying This is a powerful image which conveys Rather than pick three good quotes , track the entire extract and try to discuss as more use of language in detail. You must use subject terminology! Spending too long on the question/ not enough time Not tracking the extract and identifying and discussing as many examples as possible Not discussing the impact of word choice in enough detail Not identifying language techniques accurately Not discussing the effects or not explaining quotations in enough detail Not making perceptive interpretations Not using embedded quotations
Q2 [AO2 - language] Look in detail at this extract from lines 4 to 11 of the source: How does the writer use language here to describe Brighton on that day? You could include the writer s choice of: words and phrases language features and techniques sentence forms. [8 marks] The writer uses to describe quote By using the writer suggests Also, the use of implies Furthermore, by using the writer indicates The writer also uses to describe Finally, the writer uses to describe
What knowledge have you learnt today? What skills have you learnt/developed today? How has your previous learning helped you today?
