GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Comparing Writers' Ideas and Perspectives Part 2 - Explained

The video tutorial focuses on comparing two texts by examining context, audience, and purpose. It guides viewers on systematically gathering points for comparison, considering vocabulary, attitudes, and language techniques. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the shared subject of texts, regardless of their type, and provides strategies for responding to comparison questions effectively.

What is the primary focus when comparing the context of two texts?

• The length of the texts

• The number of characters

• The author's personal life

• The time and place of writing

Which language feature involves giving human traits to non-human objects?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Alliteration

What is a pun?

• A rhetorical question

• A type of metaphor

• A play on words

• A type of alliteration

What should you do first when responding to a comparison question?

• List all differences

• Identify the focus of the text

• Summarize the text

• Write a conclusion

Why is it important to use linking words in your response?

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid repetition

• To clearly signal transitions between ideas

• To make the text longer