*AQA* English Language - Paper 1 SECTION A

When first opening the paper.. spend a good 10 minutes reading the questions.

You will get an idea on what is being looked at, so whilst going through the articles/ items you can scribble things down on the question paper.

Language:

Nouns(naming words): familiar, ordinary, exotic, strange?

Verbs(action words): Strong, forceful? Abstractions - believing?

Adjectives(Describing words): Clearer meaning? How?

Pronouns (I or they) How do they show viewpoints?

Look for comparisons - what effects do the similies and metaphors have?

Look for Onamatopoeia - what effect does this give?

Look for Colloquilism - Words that make written sound like speech

Look for Ambiguity, irony, sarcasm and humour

• Rhetoric
• Examples
• Anecdotes
• Quotations
• Contrasts
• Humour
• Irony
• Exaggeration

Describe fully how these techniques have been applied.

Short sentences usually: attract readers attention, puts stress on content.

Long Sentences usually: are of more detail and analysis

Byline: Name of the Reporter

Standfirst: introductory paragraph

Comment on each device in detail