Paper 2 Question 2

What is the Assessment Objective (AO) for Question 2 in Paper 2?

• AO3: Compare writers' viewpoints and perspectives, critically evaluating their methods.

• AO4: Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references.

• AO2: Analyze the language, form, and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects.

• AO1: Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas, select and synthesise evidence from different texts.

What does explicit information refer to?

• Information that is false.

• Information that is inferred.

• Information that is unrelated to the text.

• Information that is directly stated in the source.

How long is it recommended to spend on Question 2?

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the main focus of Question 2?

• Drawing similarities and differences between two different texts.

• Analyzing the effectiveness of the text's structure.

• Critiquing the author's use of language.

• Summarizing the main arguments of one text.

What should you do if the question asks for similarities?

• Explore common themes and ideas across both texts.

• Talk about the differences.

• Only focus on one text.

• Ignore the instructions and write a general summary.

What does implicit information refer to?

• The writer's personal opinions.

• The message that is not directly stated in the source.

• Facts and figures provided in the text.

• Grammatical errors in the text.