Paper 1 · Question 2

Language Analysis

8 marks · AO2

Master language analysis.

Learn how to move beyond spotting techniques and explain how a writer's language creates meaning.

Your Q2 skills

Understand

Understand the literal meaning of the text and quotation.

Secure

Select

Select relevant and useful evidence.

Secure

Identify

Recognise purposeful language methods and choices.

Developing

Zoom

Select a precise word or phrase for closer analysis.

Developing

Explore

Explore literal meaning, associations and connotations.

Not started

Infer

Develop supported implied meanings.

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Connect

Connect language analysis to the writer's overall presentation.

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Construct

Build a coherent analytical response.

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