Criteria B paper 2

In paper 2, students should compare how different authors make stylistic choices to convey similar themes

Analyzing authorial choices requires discussing only the explicit meanings in the text

Shifting pronouns (e.g., “I” to “we” or “you”) is a meaningful stylistic choice that affects the reader’s experience

Criteria B is important

Satire elements in a text only serve to entertain and should not be analyzed as significant authorial choices

Diction and tone are examples of authorial choices that should be analyzed in paper 2

Criteria B is a big part of paper 2

Criteria B focuses in the use of language and clarity

The purpose of criterion B is to judge whether an authors choices are good or bad

The way an author structures a narrative can influence the reader’s perception of characters and events

Criteria B also applies to paper 1

The setting of a novel or play is an authorial choice that can influence mood and themes

The use of unreliable narration is purely accidental and should not be analyzed

An author’s choice to delay key information is a structural technique that builds suspense and alters interpretation.

Many students struggle with Criteria B

The effectiveness of an authors choices can be evaluated without considering their impact on the reader

When evaluating the authors choices, it is important to consider the historical and cultural context of the text

Criterion B assesses how well a student analyzes the authors choices in terms of literary techniques

A strong analysis in criterion B should focus on solely on summarizing the plot

A strong analysis of authorial choices should consider how literary techniques contribute to the overall themeof thework

A comparative analysis in paper 2 should prioritize identifying similarities between the two chosen text

A successful paper 2 essay should provide evidence to support claims about the authors choices

The use of literary devices such as symbolism and imagery, is irrelevant to Criterion B evaluation.

The structure of a text, such as the use of flashbacks is an example of an authorial choices

Criteria B is worth 3 points