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2019 AQA Language Paper 2 Solutions
Trent Palmer
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Multiple Choice and Summary Questions
The four-mark true/false question is your Paper 2 warm-up - it's straightforward but requires careful reading. You're hunting for specific details in the text, so take your time and check each statement against the source material.
For summary questions worth 8 marks, you need to spot differences between two sources and explain them clearly. The model answer shows how to structure this: pick a difference, quote both sources, then explain what each quote reveals. Notice how the student uses specific language techniques like 'tacky' versus 'like the inside of a prodigious hat' to show contrasting attitudes.
The key is organisation - tackle one difference per paragraph and always support your points with quotations. Don't just say the sources are different; explain how the language choices create these differences.
Top Tip: In summary questions, spend equal time on both sources - don't favour one over the other!
Language Analysis Questions
The 12-mark language question tests your ability to analyse how writers use specific techniques. Start by identifying the linguistic methods - adjectives, verbs, imagery, and sentence structures. The model answer demonstrates this perfectly with 'unbroken', 'preserved', and 'carefully maintained'.
Don't just spot techniques - explain their effect on the reader. When Dickens uses the simile 'like the inside of a prodigious hat', the student explains this creates a 'nostalgic and familiar manner'. This shows understanding beyond just identifying the technique.
Structure matters here: technique, quotation, explanation, effect. The student tackles violent imagery to show how Dickens balances admiration with awareness of the Amphitheatre's brutal history.
Remember: Always link language choices back to the writer's purpose and the reader's response!
Comparison Questions
The 16-mark comparison is where you really shine by analysing how two writers present their attitudes differently. Notice how the model answer tracks the change in Bryson's attitude - from 'amazing' at the start to 'Goodness knows what they find in the place' by the end.
Contrast is crucial - the student shows Dickens maintaining consistent positivity with 'Pleasant Verona!' repeated throughout, while Bryson grows increasingly negative. This demonstrates sophisticated understanding of how writers develop their viewpoints.
The model answer cleverly analyses first-person narrative in both texts, showing how the same technique can create completely different effects. Bryson uses it to convey 'annoyance and boredom' whilst Dickens expresses genuine enthusiasm.
Smart Move: Look for how the same techniques create different effects in each source!
Creative Writing - Article Structure
The 40-mark creative writing combines content (24 marks) and technical accuracy (16 marks). The model article tackles travel versus technology with a clear three-part structure: agreeing with the statement, considering counterarguments, then reaching a balanced conclusion.
Notice the engaging headline 'Why travel the world, when we can see it all on the internet?' - it immediately grabs teenage readers' attention. The opening hooks readers with relatable scenarios like watching Bear Grylls instead of climbing Everest yourself.
Statistics work brilliantly in articles - 'nearly one fifth of British people earn below minimum wage' adds credibility to arguments. The student uses practical concerns like cost and time constraints that genuinely resonate with teenage audiences.
Pro Tip: Mix personal anecdotes with facts and statistics to create compelling, believable arguments!
Developing Balanced Arguments
The strongest articles acknowledge opposing viewpoints before reinforcing their position. Notice how the student presents travel benefits - 'form new friendships and try new foods' - showing mature consideration of different perspectives.
Sensory details elevate your writing significantly. 'Feel the breeze of a foreign land brushing across your face' creates vivid imagery that makes readers experience the argument emotionally, not just intellectually.
The conclusion brings everything together without simply repeating earlier points. Instead, it offers a nuanced final position: 'travelling is good but not essential' - showing sophisticated thinking that examiners love to reward.
The model demonstrates how varied sentence structures keep readers engaged, mixing short punchy statements with longer, more complex explanations.
Final Thought: The best creative writing pieces feel like genuine conversations with your target audience!
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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2019 AQA Language Paper 2 Solutions
Trent Palmer
@t.p
Need to ace your English Language Paper 2? These model answers show you exactly how to tackle every question type, from selecting true statements to writing compelling articles. You'll see how professional responses are structured and learn the techniques that... Show more
Multiple Choice and Summary Questions
The four-mark true/false question is your Paper 2 warm-up - it's straightforward but requires careful reading. You're hunting for specific details in the text, so take your time and check each statement against the source material.
For summary questions worth 8 marks, you need to spot differences between two sources and explain them clearly. The model answer shows how to structure this: pick a difference, quote both sources, then explain what each quote reveals. Notice how the student uses specific language techniques like 'tacky' versus 'like the inside of a prodigious hat' to show contrasting attitudes.
The key is organisation - tackle one difference per paragraph and always support your points with quotations. Don't just say the sources are different; explain how the language choices create these differences.
Top Tip: In summary questions, spend equal time on both sources - don't favour one over the other!
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Language Analysis Questions
The 12-mark language question tests your ability to analyse how writers use specific techniques. Start by identifying the linguistic methods - adjectives, verbs, imagery, and sentence structures. The model answer demonstrates this perfectly with 'unbroken', 'preserved', and 'carefully maintained'.
Don't just spot techniques - explain their effect on the reader. When Dickens uses the simile 'like the inside of a prodigious hat', the student explains this creates a 'nostalgic and familiar manner'. This shows understanding beyond just identifying the technique.
Structure matters here: technique, quotation, explanation, effect. The student tackles violent imagery to show how Dickens balances admiration with awareness of the Amphitheatre's brutal history.
Remember: Always link language choices back to the writer's purpose and the reader's response!
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Comparison Questions
The 16-mark comparison is where you really shine by analysing how two writers present their attitudes differently. Notice how the model answer tracks the change in Bryson's attitude - from 'amazing' at the start to 'Goodness knows what they find in the place' by the end.
Contrast is crucial - the student shows Dickens maintaining consistent positivity with 'Pleasant Verona!' repeated throughout, while Bryson grows increasingly negative. This demonstrates sophisticated understanding of how writers develop their viewpoints.
The model answer cleverly analyses first-person narrative in both texts, showing how the same technique can create completely different effects. Bryson uses it to convey 'annoyance and boredom' whilst Dickens expresses genuine enthusiasm.
Smart Move: Look for how the same techniques create different effects in each source!
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Creative Writing - Article Structure
The 40-mark creative writing combines content (24 marks) and technical accuracy (16 marks). The model article tackles travel versus technology with a clear three-part structure: agreeing with the statement, considering counterarguments, then reaching a balanced conclusion.
Notice the engaging headline 'Why travel the world, when we can see it all on the internet?' - it immediately grabs teenage readers' attention. The opening hooks readers with relatable scenarios like watching Bear Grylls instead of climbing Everest yourself.
Statistics work brilliantly in articles - 'nearly one fifth of British people earn below minimum wage' adds credibility to arguments. The student uses practical concerns like cost and time constraints that genuinely resonate with teenage audiences.
Pro Tip: Mix personal anecdotes with facts and statistics to create compelling, believable arguments!
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Developing Balanced Arguments
The strongest articles acknowledge opposing viewpoints before reinforcing their position. Notice how the student presents travel benefits - 'form new friendships and try new foods' - showing mature consideration of different perspectives.
Sensory details elevate your writing significantly. 'Feel the breeze of a foreign land brushing across your face' creates vivid imagery that makes readers experience the argument emotionally, not just intellectually.
The conclusion brings everything together without simply repeating earlier points. Instead, it offers a nuanced final position: 'travelling is good but not essential' - showing sophisticated thinking that examiners love to reward.
The model demonstrates how varied sentence structures keep readers engaged, mixing short punchy statements with longer, more complex explanations.
Final Thought: The best creative writing pieces feel like genuine conversations with your target audience!
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user