Comparative connective

A linking word such as 'whereas', 'similarly' or 'in contrast' that signals a comparison.

What does Paper 2 Question 4 ask you to do?

Compare how the two writers convey their different ideas and perspectives (16 marks, AO3).

The writers' ideas/perspectives AND their methods .

Point about Text A → comparative link → Text B → effect.

AO3 compares across two texts; AO2 analyses one.

Writing about each text separately without actually comparing.

Exam code: 8700

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Fill in the gap: Always compare the writers' ideas AND their ＿＿＿＿＿
Answer: methods
Fill in the gap: Words like 'whereas' and 'similarly' are ＿＿＿＿＿ connectives
Answer: comparative
Comparison
Examining the similarities and differences between two texts.
Perspective
A writer's particular attitude or point of view on a topic.
Comparative connective
A linking word such as 'whereas', 'similarly' or 'in contrast' that signals a comparison.
What does Paper 2 Question 4 ask you to do?
Compare how the two writers convey their different ideas and perspectives (16 marks, AO3).
What two things must you compare?
The writers' ideas/perspectives AND their methods.
How do you structure a comparison?
Point about Text A → comparative link → Text B → effect.
How is AO3 different from AO2?
AO3 compares across two texts; AO2 analyses one.
Common mistake to avoid in Question 4?
Writing about each text separately without actually comparing.

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