Section A: Reading (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Embedded quotation
A short quotation built into your own sentence, e.g. The writer describes the house as "eerily silent"
Effect
The impact a writer's choice has on the reader, e.g. making them feel tense
Annotate
To make short notes on a text as you read, e.g. writing "builds tension" beside a quotation
Summary statement
An opening sentence that answers the question in brief, using its wording
Fill in the gap: Question 3 is about the ＿＿＿＿＿ of Text 1, so use evidence from the start, middle and end.
Answer: Question 3 is about the whole of Text 1, so use evidence from the start, middle and end.
Fill in the gap: Don't just identify what techniques the writer uses; explain ＿＿＿＿＿ they use them.
Answer: Don't just identify what techniques the writer uses; explain why they use them.
Which three bullet points guide your Question 3 answer?
Language features and techniques
Structural techniques
The effect on the reader
How can you write about structure across the whole of Text 1?
Explain how the text begins, where it leaves the reader at the end, and why the writer organised it this way
Why should you embed your quotations?
You can include more precise references and avoid long quotations that don't focus on the key words
True or False? You can reach the top marks in Question 3 by writing only about language.
False. If you only write about language (or only structure), you can't get more than 6 marks
Evaluate
To make a judgement about how well something works, e.g. deciding how successfully a writer shows the importance of planning
SPITE
A way to remember what to evaluate: setting, people and perspectives, ideas, themes and events
Perspective
The point of view a text is written from, e.g. whose voice or opinion you are hearing
Evaluative language
Words that show your judgement, e.g. "successfully" or "artfully"
Fill in the gap: In Question 6, you judge how ＿＿＿＿＿ the writer is in achieving their desired effects.
Answer: In Question 6, you judge how successful the writer is in achieving their desired effects.
Fill in the gap: Support every point with short, relevant ＿＿＿＿＿ from Text 2.
Answer: Support every point with short, relevant quotations from Text 2.
How can you make sure you cover the whole of Text 2?
Organise your answer into the start, the middle and the end of the extract
What is the difference between Question 3 and Question 6?
Question 3 analyses how a writer's techniques work; Question 6 judges how well they work
How can SPITE help you write an evaluative point?
Ask why the writer chose each element, e.g. "the writer uses the setting to successfully show…"
True or False? Pointing out the writer's techniques is enough for a high mark in Question 6.
False. Comments on techniques only earn credit above Level 1 if they support your judgement of how successful the writer is
Synthesise
To combine information from different sources into one answer, e.g. bringing together details from Text 1 and Text 2
Evidence
A quotation or detail from a text that supports your point, e.g. a fact, a statistic or a short quotation
Fill in the gap: Question 7(a) asks you to find ＿＿＿＿＿, not differences.
Answer: Question 7(a) asks you to find similarities, not differences.
Fill in the gap: This is not an ＿＿＿＿＿ question, so you don't need to explain the effects of the writer's choices.
Answer: This is not an analysis question, so you don't need to explain the effects of the writer's choices.
How many similarities should you aim for in Question 7(a)?
3–4, each supported with evidence from both texts
How should you build each Question 7(a) paragraph?
In three sentences:
The similarity
Evidence from Text 1
Evidence from Text 2
What happens if you only give evidence from one text?
It can limit your marks, as the question asks you to bring together evidence from both texts
How should you start your Question 7(a) answer?
With a summary statement using the question's wording, e.g. "In both texts, the men are planning a daring escape."
Why should you look beyond the most obvious similarities?
Marks are awarded for the range of points you synthesise
How long should you spend on Question 7(a)?
About 10 minutes, as it is worth 6 marks
Compare
To look at how two things are similar and different, e.g. how two writers feel about escape
Perspective
A writer's point of view on a topic, e.g. seeing an escape as heroic or reckless
Contrast
To point out a difference between two things, using words such as "whereas" or "in contrast"
Integrated comparison
Comparing both texts within the same paragraph, rather than writing about Text 1 and then Text 2
Fill in the gap: Words such as 'similarly' and 'likewise' signal a ＿＿＿＿＿ between the texts.
Answer: Words such as 'similarly' and 'likewise' signal a similarity between the texts.
Fill in the gap: Question 7(b) asks how the writers present their ideas and ＿＿＿＿＿.
Answer: Question 7(b) asks how the writers present their ideas and perspectives.
How many comparisons should you aim for in Question 7(b)?
At least 4–5, each supported with evidence from both texts
Can Question 7(b) include differences as well as similarities?
Yes. Unlike 7(a), it can cover similarities and/or differences
Apart from ideas, what can you compare in Question 7(b)?
How the writers use themes, language (including tone) and structure (including pace)
What should you do before choosing your comparisons?
Highlight exactly what you have been asked to compare, as general comparisons of the two texts are unlikely to score highly
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