Question 2: Source Comparison & Question 3: Language Analysis

Question 2 asks you to compare sources using a clear Statement, Quotation, Inference structure - repeat this pattern three times for full marks. Start each paragraph with "In source A and B, the writers describe different ideas about..." then contrast with "In source A... however in source B..."

Your quotations need to be specific and relevant. Follow up with phrases like "this could suggest that..." or "from this we can infer..." to show deeper understanding. The key is showing how each writer evokes different responses from readers.

Question 3 focuses on language techniques and their effects. Begin with "The writer uses [technique] to show..." then immediately provide your quotation. Explain how specific words like adjectives create meaning - "the adjective '...' connotes an idea of... because..."

Top Tip: Learn these techniques by heart: metaphor, alliteration, repetition, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, sibilance, imagery, personification, zoomorphism, anecdotes, and triplets. You'll need them!

Question 4: Viewpoints & Perspectives

This question demands you compare writers' viewpoints whilst analysing their techniques simultaneously. You're essentially combining the skills from previous questions but focusing on how each writer's perspective differs.

Structure your response by identifying each writer's main viewpoint first, then support with quotations that demonstrate their language choices. Don't just quote - explain why they've chosen specific techniques to convey their particular perspective.

When analysing how writers describe subjects (like weather), start with "The writer begins by using the adjective '...' this highlights the idea of..." Then push deeper: "perhaps by using... this elicits a sense of... in the reader."

Remember that Question 3 on structure asks how the text is organised to maintain reader interest. Look for shifts in focus, chronological changes, or dramatic reveals that keep you engaged as a reader.

Remember: Always link techniques back to reader response - examiners want to see you understand the writer's intended effect on their audience.