Page 4: Answering Question 4 - Comparing Writers' Methods
This final page focuses on answering Question 4 of English Language Paper 2 Section A, which requires a comparison of the methods used by writers in both sources.
The guidance emphasizes the importance of:
- Identifying contrasting methods used by writers
- Analyzing how these methods reflect different attitudes or perspectives
- Using specific examples and quotations from both texts to support comparisons
Example: Source A might use rhetorical questions for direct address, such as "But would you know what to do if you were on a sinking ship?", while Source B could use vivid first-person descriptions.
Highlight: It's crucial to explain how the different methods used by each writer contribute to their overall purpose and effect on the reader.
The page stresses the importance of structuring the response clearly, with each paragraph focusing on a specific comparison point and including evidence from both sources.
Vocabulary: Rhetorical questioning - A figure of speech in the form of a question asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.
The guidance concludes by reminding students to consider the overall impact of the writers' methods on the reader's understanding and engagement with the texts.