RUAE

Question 1

In your own words

Answer 1

• identify the correct lines
• check number of marks
• rewrite in your own words
• check you haven’t copied key words from the passage

Question 2

Context

Answer 2

• the word ——— means ——
• the context makes this clear as it says”———“ which suggests ———

Question 3

Link questions

Answer 3

The word/phrase “———“ links back to the previous section which discussed”———“

The word/phrase “———“ links forward to the next section which discusses ———

Question 4

What are the different things we can comment on for writers use of language

Answer 4

Word choice, imagery, sentence structure, tone

Question 5

Word choice

Answer 5

“———“ has connotations of ——— it has been used to suggest ———

Question 6

Imagery

Answer 6

• quote the words that create the imagery
• explain it’s literal/root meaning “just as….”
• explain its connotations I.e how it compares to what the writer is describing “so too…”

Question 7

Imagery formula

Answer 7

“———“ is an example of ———. Just as ——— so too ——— suggesting

Question 8

sentence structure

Answer 8

“———“ is an example of ——— it is being used to highlight/emphasise

Question 9

Which phrases should be used in place of suggest in sentence structure questions

Answer 9

You should use the phrases ‘highlight’ or ‘emphasise’ when referring to sentence structure, not suggests

Question 10

What is the effect of a list

Answer 10

Your answer should always suggest the amount/ variety of something

Question 11

What should you not do in final 5 mark comparison

Answer 11

Should not analyse features of language as this is not about style or technique

Question 12

How many marks can you achieve for identifying areas of agreement/disagreement

Answer 12

The most amount of marks you can achieve for identifying key areas of agreement/disagreement is THREE

Question 13

What is PQE for the 5 mark comparison

Answer 13

Always support your point with evidence and explanation think pqe (point/quote/explanation)

Question 14

How many is the recommended amount of points in the 5 mark comparison

Answer 14

• give at least 4 points if you identify an incorrect key idea or you repeat an idea then you have given yourself a further opportunity to gain at least three marks

Question 15

Comparison question template

Answer 15

Area of agreement/disagreement1: (STATE THE AREA)

Writer one says “———“ which suggests (explain how the quotation answers the question)

Similarly/contrastingly, writer two says “———“, which suggests (explain how the quotation answers the question)

Repeat x3