GCSE English Paper 1 Section A Preparation Flashcard

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How much time should you spend reading the text and questions before beginning your answers in Section A?

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15 minutes

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When answering Question 2 (analyse language), what should you avoid using in your response?

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Vague words or phrases like ‘positive’, ‘negative’, ‘makes the reader think…’

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Why is it important to explain the context of any words you quote in Question 2?

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To avoid writing about them in isolation and link to the big picture

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What is one of the first steps recommended before starting to answer Section A?

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Spend 15 minutes reading the instructions, extract, and all questions

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What is the main effect of using similes such as “stories which ran like gazelles” in the sample answer?

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To express a sense of pace and excitement

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What does the use of the verb “dreamed” in the phrase “in those days…we dreamed in colour” reinforce?

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The brilliance of imagination and the ability to step beyond normality

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Effect of the discourse marker “Now” at the start of paragraph 4?

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It marks a shift back to the bleak present day

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Why is it important to highlight key words and phrases from the extract when answering Question 4?

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To support your argument and explain why you agree or disagree with the statement

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In the sample answer, what is suggested about Mr Fisher’s expectations of Tibbet?

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Mr Fisher has low expectations of Tibbet

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Example of an adverb for question 4: Quickly, Ultimately, Beautiful, Strong

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Ultimately