AQA English Language Paper 2

Question 1

'Festivals are full of loud, drunken, anti-social hedonists' is an example of...?

Accepted Answer

rule of three

Question 2

When writing an autobiography, which of these techniques will be used to engage the reader?

Accepted Answer

a range of adjectives and adverbs, the senses, onomatopoeia, similes & metaphors

Question 3

Why are second person pronouns like 'you' effective in this style of writing?

Accepted Answer

to make you feel as though you are there, to make the reader feel personally involved

Question 4

Question 2 asks you to summarise. The skills needed for a good summary are..?

Accepted Answer

use of your own words., to focus on the main points, use of embedded quotations where appropriate

Question 5

Q5 is worth 40 marks, how many of these marks will be for spelling punctuation & grammar?

Accepted Answer

16 marks - 40%

Question 6

'You find yourself in the very centre and heart of the fair' - which words are the pronouns?

Accepted Answer

you & yourself

Question 7

An adverb is..?

Accepted Answer

a word used to describe a verb ie HOW something is done

Question 8

In your response, you should use a range of what kind of techniques?

Accepted Answer

rhetorical, persuasive

Question 9

What is the definition of a pun?

Accepted Answer

A play on words, usually for humorous effect

Question 10

For Q5, you will be asked to write a particular format. Which format will you not write in?

Accepted Answer

a poem

Question 11

Which of these sources is NOT an example of non-fiction?

Accepted Answer

a poem

Question 12

When 'interpreting' the language, which of these phrases should you use to begin?

Accepted Answer

This metaphor suggests..., This metaphor creates a strong sense of...

Question 13

Finish the title of the exam paper: Writers' viewpoints and ..?

Accepted Answer

perspectives

Question 14

In S-Q-I, which part is the 'higher level' skill?

Accepted Answer

The 'I'

Question 15

Question 5 asks you to express your viewpoint on a giventopic. Which 2 AOs will be assessed?

Accepted Answer

AO5 & AO6

Question 16

Which Assessment Objective do the 3D glasses represent>

Accepted Answer

AO2 - analysing how writers use language for effect

Question 17

Section A of Paper 2 requires you to answer 4 questions on how many sources?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 18

Which of the following are discourse markers to show the direction of your writing?

Accepted Answer

Alternatively, Furthermore, Despite this, As a result

Question 19

"My family loves Glastonbury, we have been going together for over 25 years"

Accepted Answer

anecdote

Question 20

What language technique is used in this headline?

Accepted Answer

humour, pun

Questions 20