Question 3 (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE English Language): Flashcards
Exam code: 0500 & 0990
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Synonym
A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase, e.g. 'tiny' is a synonym of 'small'.
Context
The sentence and situation a word is used in, which decides which synonym correctly explains its meaning.
Fill in the gap: Before you answer, highlight the ＿＿＿＿＿ words in each question so you know exactly what you have to do.
Answer: Before you answer, highlight the command words in each question so you know exactly what you have to do.
Fill in the gap: A ＿＿＿＿＿ is a tool which can help you find synonyms for particular words.
Answer: A thesaurus is a tool which can help you find synonyms for particular words.
In 'Only small local newspapers had covered her exploits', what does 'covered' mean?
Reported, or written about in the newspapers; it doesn't mean 'put something over'.
What does 'dying' mean in 'a streetlamp with a dying bulb'?
'Fading' or 'dimming': the bulb is becoming fainter, not literally reaching the end of its life.
What do the Question 3(a–c) short-answer questions test?
Your understanding of the explicit and implied meanings of words and phrases in context.
In Question 3(a), what are you looking for?
A word or phrase in Text C that suggests the same idea as the words in bold in the question (2 marks).
In Question 3(b), how do you explain each word in bold?
In your own words: give a meaning that fits the context and don't repeat words from the text (three words, 1 mark each).
How many marks is Question 3(a–c) worth, and how long should you spend on it?
10 marks (3(a) 2, 3(b) 3, 3(c) 5); about 10–15 minutes.
Denotation
The literal meaning of a word or phrase, e.g. 'snarl' denotes an animal's aggressive growl.
Connotation
The associations or implied meanings of a word or phrase, e.g. 'snarl' connotes threat and aggression.
Emotive language
Words and phrases deliberately used to provoke a strong emotional response in the reader, e.g. 'devastating', 'sorrow', 'misery'.
Imagery
Vivid, detailed language that engages the reader's senses to create a picture in their mind, e.g. 'sun-kissed waves… glistening in the radiant morning light'.
Fill in the gap: Naming a technique without explaining why the writer used it is called feature ＿＿＿＿＿.
Answer: Naming a technique without explaining why the writer used it is called feature spotting.
Fill in the gap: Consider the obvious meaning of a word first, then explore its ＿＿＿＿＿ meaning and why the writer chose it.
Answer: Consider the obvious meaning of a word first, then explore its implied meaning and why the writer chose it.
How many words or phrases does Question 3(d) ask you to analyse, and how long should each be?
Three, kept compact and precise; don't try to analyse whole sentences.
What three questions should you ask to interrogate the text in Question 3(d)?
What have they done? How have they done it? Why did they do it?
What three steps does a strong answer follow when analysing a word like 'snarl'?
Context (where it's used) → explicit meaning (answering back fiercely) → implied meaning (like a threatened animal protecting its own)
True or False?
Using complex terminology matters more than explaining the effect of a word choice.
False.
Clearly explaining the intended effect matters most; terms should support your analysis, never replace it.
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