Comparative Analysis of Texts

This video tutorial guides students on writing comparison answers for A-level English exams. It covers the structure of exam questions, the MAPS technique (mode, audience, purpose, subject) for text analysis, and how to write an effective introductory paragraph. The tutorial uses examples from past exams and provides detailed analysis of two texts, a podcast and a newspaper article, to illustrate the comparison process.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• How to write a creative story

• How to compare texts in an A-level exam

• How to analyze poetry

• How to write a book review

Which exam boards are mentioned in the video?

• AQA, Cambridge, OCR

• Cambridge, Pearson, Edexcel

• Pearson, Edexcel, AQA

• Edexcel, AQA, OCR

What does the acronym MAPS stand for?

• Mode, Analysis, Purpose, Subject

• Method, Analysis, Purpose, Style

• Method, Audience, Purpose, Style

• Mode, Audience, Purpose, Subject

What is the mode of the first text analyzed?

• TV show

• Magazine article

• Podcast

• Newspaper article

What is the primary purpose of the podcast discussed?

• To entertain and inform

• To persuade and sell

• To criticize and debate

• To narrate a story

What is the mode of the second text analyzed?

• Podcast

• Magazine article

• Newspaper article

• TV show

What is the primary audience for the Roswell Daily Record article?

• International readers

• Residents of Roswell

• UFO enthusiasts worldwide

• Historians

What is a key difference in language use between the two texts?

• Text A uses formal language, Text B uses informal language

• Text A uses informal language, Text B uses formal language

• Both texts use highly technical language

• Both texts use casual language

What should be avoided when writing a comparison answer?

• Discussing both texts together

• Linking ideas to context

• Using subject terminology

• Analyzing each text separately