What does Paper 2 Question 2 ask you to do?

Summarise differences (or similarities) using BOTH texts (8 marks, AO1).

How is this different from Paper 1 Question 2?

It summarises and infers meaning — it does not analyse language.

Make a point, give evidence from both texts , then infer what it suggests.

Both source texts , with details linked together.

Analysing language , or using only one text .

Exam code: 8700

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Fill in the gap: An idea that is suggested but not stated is ＿＿＿＿＿
Answer: implicit
Fill in the gap: Combining ideas from two texts is called ＿＿＿＿＿
Answer: synthesis
Inference
A conclusion you work out from clues, not from what is stated directly.
Explicit vs implicit
Explicit = stated openly; implicit = suggested or implied.
Synthesis
Combining information from two texts together.
What does Paper 2 Question 2 ask you to do?
Summarise differences (or similarities) using BOTH texts (8 marks, AO1).
How is this different from Paper 1 Question 2?
It summarises and infers meaning — it does not analyse language.
How do you show inference?
Make a point, give evidence from both texts, then infer what it suggests.
How many texts must you use?
Both source texts, with details linked together.
Common mistake to avoid in Question 2?
Analysing language, or using only one text.

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