The document serves as a cheat sheet for answering exam questions related to comparing viewpoints, analyzing language, and providing personal opinions. It outlines structured approaches for responding to various types of questions, including how to state differences, provide evidence, and analyze effects using terminology. Additionally, it offers suggestions for incorporating anecdotes, research, and counter-arguments in personal viewpoints.
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The document serves as a cheat sheet for answering exam questions related to comparing viewpoints, analyzing language, and providing personal opinions. It outlines structured approaches for responding to various types of questions, including how to state differences, provide evidence, and analyze effects using terminology. Additionally, it offers suggestions for incorporating anecdotes, research, and counter-arguments in personal viewpoints.
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Paper 2 – Cheat Sheet!
Question 2 Comparing, making suggestions, and using
X2 quotations (NO ANALYSIS/ VIEWPOINT!) State the difference One difference between the _______ is the… / Another difference is the _______. (respond to question) One difference between the settings is the atmosphere… Give the evidence A In source A it states “…” / In source A we learn that “…” / In source A it’s described as “…” Make the suggestion A This suggests… / This implies… / This reveals… /This might indicate… / This perhaps hints… Comparison word However / On the other hand / Constrastingly, / Alternatively, / Conversely, / Differently, Give the evidence B In source B it states “…” / In source B we learn that “…” / In source B it’s described as “…” Make the suggestion B This suggests… / This implies… / This reveals… /This might indicate… / This perhaps hints… Question 3 Analysing language, commenting on effect, using X2-3 terminology from the quotation Make a point [QUESTION ITEM] is presented as [IDEA] because/when/through (respond to question) The snow is presented as dangerous and potentially fatal throughout the source. Give the evidence This is clear when [WRITER] describes “…”/ The writer describes them/it as “…” Method/ Terminology The use of _______ [simile/metaphor/hyperbole/listing/repletion/emotive language] [Zoom in] OR The use of the _______ [adjective/noun/verb/adverb] “….” Explore effect- reader Highlights/symbolises/reveals… / Makes the reader think… / Forces the reader to imagine… Terminology [Zoom in Furthermore, The use of _______ [simile/metaphor/hyperbole/listing/repletion/emotive on something else] language] OR The use of the _______ [adjective/noun/verb/adverb] “….” Explore effect- reader Develops the imagery of… Has connotations of… Links with ideas of…
X2-3 analysing them using quotations State the comparison Each writer has a different attitude to ________/ Each writer feels differently about_____ between the Both writers feel the same about _____/ Both writers have similar viewpoints to_____ viewpoints (respond to Each writer feels differently about the location/ Both writers dislike the conditions question) Explain the viewpoint + In source A the writer feels [EXPLAIN EMOTIONS] as he states “____”/ In source A the writer Give the evidence A believes …. As he mentions “_______” / In source A the writer’s attitude is … as he claims… Analysis (Terminology) The use of _______ [fact/statistic/hyperbole…] OR The use of the _______ and link to viewpoint A [adjective/noun/verb/adverb] “….” Reveals/highlights/indicates/exposes/implies… However / On the other hand / Constrastingly, / Alternatively, / Conversely, / Differently, Comparison word Similarly/ Likewise / In the same way / Similarly / Moreover / Furthermore Explain the viewpoint + In source A the writer feels [EXPLAIN EMOTIONS] as he states “____”/ In source A the writer Give the evidence B believes …. As he mentions “_______” / In source A the writer’s attitude is … as he claims… Analysis (Terminology) The use of _______ [fact/statistic/hyperbole…] OR The use of the _______ and link to viewpoint B [adjective/noun/verb/adverb] “….” Reveals/highlights/indicates/exposes/implies… Question 5 Giving your viewpoint on a topic ANECDOTE Imagine what life would be like if… Potentially, across the UK, there are thousands of teenagers living through…. Recently, in [PLACE], an unprecedented event happened… RESEARCH In a recent survey carried out by YouGov.UK with 10,000 participants, it was found… Local headteacher/business owner/ celebrity (relevant to topic) NAME stated… The head of (relevant to topic) studies at Oxford University carried out a study into… COUNTER- Although teachers (relevant to topic) might believe [opposing view], I would argue that… ARGUMENT Whilst parents (relevant to topic) might claim [opposing view], I strongly counter that… Despite Ofsted (relevant to topic) might state [opposing view], it is worth considering… LINK How would you feel if… because… [link back to point made in counter-argument]… ? Do you agree with …. due to… [link to comment in research]….? Ultimately, how would you respond if …. because…. [link to opening anecdote]?