English Language GCSE Question 4 - Higher

Q4: how language is used for effect

• 16 marks - 24 minutes 
• find 3 - 4 examples in each source 
• make comparisons: write about language in source X, use a connective, then write about a similar/different use of language in source Y 
• identify vivid language and linguistic techniques 
• make developed inferences / analyses of these quotes. 

What you need to do to do well 
· You have a structured answer that compares throughout

· You have identified similarities in language

· You have identified differences in language

· You have use the words ‘vivid language’

· You have used the words ‘language techniques’

· You have written 3 or 4 clear comparative paragraphs

· You have embedded quotes

· You have explained how language is appropriate to purpose and audience

What targets you may need
· Structure your answer using the model we developed

· Identify similarities in language

· Identify a difference in language

· Use the words ‘vivid language’

· Use the words ‘language technique’

· Write more paragraphs – there should be ¾

· Embed quotes

· Explain how language is appropriate to purpose and audience

· You have ‘technique spotted’ without explaining language.

· You have mentioned purpose & audience without linking to language

How Free Eschool suggest you get A/A*

How a C looks different from an A:

And what the examiner has to say about it:

How the method works:

	Text A	Text B
Compare one similarity linking using the words 'vivid language'
Compare second similarity using the words 'language technique’
Compare a difference showing language is different and linking to purpose & audience
Summarise why language is similar & different