Paper 2 questions 3 and 4

What is the focus of Paper 2 Q3?

• Structure

• Comparing

• Identifying true statements

• Language

When tackling question 3 you will get the majority of the marks for...

• Writing the author's name

• Including sophisticated vocabulary

• Identifying language techniques

• Commenting on the effect of writer's language choice

How many marks can you get for Paper 2 Question 3

• 4 marks

• 10 marks

• 12 marks

• 15 marks

How long should you spend answering P2 Q3?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 12 minutes

• 45 minutes

P2 Q3 asks you to look at 2 texts...

• True

• False

What type of source(s) do you have to compare in paper 2?

• 2 non-fiction texts

• 2 fiction texts

• 1 non-fiction text

• 1 fiction text

What does a non-fiction source mean?

• A text that is informative or factual

• A text that describes imaginary or fictional events

When comparing texts you are to consider...

• Similarities between the texts

• Differences between the texts

• Similarities and differences between the texts

Paper 2 Q4 asks you to compare writer's perspectives by identifying which of the following?

• Language

• Structure

• Methods

• Vocabulary

How many marks can you get for question 4?

• 10 marks

• 40 marks

• 12 marks

• 16 marks