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Annotated English Language Paper 2 - AQA Past Paper 2019

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This GCSE English Language Paper 2 exam focuses on comparing writers' viewpoints and perspectives about elephants and human... Show more

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Exam Overview and Structure

You've got 1 hour 45 minutes to tackle this paper, which is split into two main sections worth 40 marks each. The key thing to remember is that you're working with two source texts about elephants - Source A and Source B.

The paper tests both your reading skills (Section A) and writing skills (Section B). You'll need to spend about 15 minutes reading through everything first, then roughly 45 minutes on Section A questions.

Top tip Always plan your final answer (Question 5) before diving in, and leave time to check your work at the end.

Remember You're looking for writers' viewpoints, which include their opinions, attitudes, experiences, and beliefs about the topic.

AQA

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Multiple Choice and Summary Questions

The first question is straightforward - you're identifying four true statements about Source A. Look for concrete facts rather than interpretations, like whether Orwell receives a phone call or takes his rifle.

Question 2 asks you to compare elephant behaviour across both sources. The example answer shows you need to find similarities and back them up with specific quotes. Notice how the student identifies that elephants are both "harmless under human power" and "powerful enough to destroy their environments."

Use connecting phrases like "Similarly" and "In both sources" to show you're making clear comparisons. Always explain what your quotes suggest rather than just dropping them in.

Key insight Look for contrasting behaviours - elephants can be both docile and destructive depending on the situation.

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Language Analysis Techniques

Question 3 focuses on how language describes the crowd. The student answer demonstrates brilliant technique by identifying metaphors like "puppet" and "conjurer" to show the policeman's lack of control.

Notice how they explain the connotations - what words suggest beyond their literal meaning. "Puppet" implies manipulation and lack of autonomy, whilst "sea of faces" uses the semantic field of size to show the crowd's overwhelming nature.

Always link your analysis back to the effect on the reader or the character's feelings. Don't just spot techniques - explain why the writer chose them and what they achieve.

Pro technique Look for semantic fields (groups of related words) that work together to create atmosphere.

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Comparative Essay Skills

The final question requires you to compare attitudes across both texts. The student identifies a key difference Source A's writer feels "remorse and sympathy" whilst Source B's writer appears "remorseless."

Structure your comparison by looking at different attitudes first, then different methods writers use. Support everything with specific textual references - quotes that prove your points.

Use comparative language throughout "However," "Whereas," "In contrast to." This shows you're actively comparing rather than just describing each text separately.

Success strategy Find the tension between what characters want to do versus what they actually do - this often reveals the writer's true attitude.

AQA

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ENGLISH LANGU
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Annotated English Language Paper 2 - AQA Past Paper 2019

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This GCSE English Language Paper 2 exam focuses on comparing writers' viewpoints and perspectives about elephants and human behaviour. The paper requires students to analyse how different writers use language techniques to convey their attitudes, particularly examining themes of power,... Show more

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Exam Overview and Structure

You've got 1 hour 45 minutes to tackle this paper, which is split into two main sections worth 40 marks each. The key thing to remember is that you're working with two source texts about elephants - Source A and Source B.

The paper tests both your reading skills (Section A) and writing skills (Section B). You'll need to spend about 15 minutes reading through everything first, then roughly 45 minutes on Section A questions.

Top tip: Always plan your final answer (Question 5) before diving in, and leave time to check your work at the end.

Remember: You're looking for writers' viewpoints, which include their opinions, attitudes, experiences, and beliefs about the topic.

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Multiple Choice and Summary Questions

The first question is straightforward - you're identifying four true statements about Source A. Look for concrete facts rather than interpretations, like whether Orwell receives a phone call or takes his rifle.

Question 2 asks you to compare elephant behaviour across both sources. The example answer shows you need to find similarities and back them up with specific quotes. Notice how the student identifies that elephants are both "harmless under human power" and "powerful enough to destroy their environments."

Use connecting phrases like "Similarly" and "In both sources" to show you're making clear comparisons. Always explain what your quotes suggest rather than just dropping them in.

Key insight: Look for contrasting behaviours - elephants can be both docile and destructive depending on the situation.

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Language Analysis Techniques

Question 3 focuses on how language describes the crowd. The student answer demonstrates brilliant technique by identifying metaphors like "puppet" and "conjurer" to show the policeman's lack of control.

Notice how they explain the connotations - what words suggest beyond their literal meaning. "Puppet" implies manipulation and lack of autonomy, whilst "sea of faces" uses the semantic field of size to show the crowd's overwhelming nature.

Always link your analysis back to the effect on the reader or the character's feelings. Don't just spot techniques - explain why the writer chose them and what they achieve.

Pro technique: Look for semantic fields (groups of related words) that work together to create atmosphere.

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Comparative Essay Skills

The final question requires you to compare attitudes across both texts. The student identifies a key difference: Source A's writer feels "remorse and sympathy" whilst Source B's writer appears "remorseless."

Structure your comparison by looking at different attitudes first, then different methods writers use. Support everything with specific textual references - quotes that prove your points.

Use comparative language throughout: "However," "Whereas," "In contrast to." This shows you're actively comparing rather than just describing each text separately.

Success strategy: Find the tension between what characters want to do versus what they actually do - this often reveals the writer's true attitude.

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Thomas R

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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 didnโ€™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 Iโ€™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 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿค‘๐Ÿ’—โœจ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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 itโ€™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 didnโ€™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 Iโ€™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 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿค‘๐Ÿ’—โœจ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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