Question 5
Themes and perspectives (22 marks)
, Essay format
Typical question: Read the unseen text and the anthology text. Compare how the writers present
their ideas and perspectives about…
☆ Begin with unseen first
1st paragraph (purpose and viewpoint & attitude to topic):
● PEA- text 1 (e.g. In text 1, the author has displays a condescending attitude)
● PEA- text 2 (e.g. However, in text 2, the author imploys an encouraging view)
● Link- sentence which summarises the comparison
2nd paragraph (language and writer's intentions):
● PEA- text 1 (e.g. In text 1, many imperatives are utilised to convey the writer’s strong viewpoint)
● PEA- text 2 (e.g. This is similar to text 2, where imperatives demonstrates the writer’s determination)
● Link- sentence which summarises the comparison
3rd paragraph (structure & perspective):
● PEA- text 1 (e.g. Text 1 is a memoir written from a first person perspective, giving the text a more personal tone)
● PEA- text 2 (e.g. However, text 2 is a third person article, illustrating a more detached tone)
● Link- sentence which summarises the comparison
4th paragraph (tone and reader response):
● PEA- text 1 (e.g. Throughout the text, the tone is harsh and critical, portraying the writer’s frustration)
● PEA- text 2 (e.g. In stark contrast, text 2 has a more uplifting tone, encouraging and empowering readers through its positive diction)
● Link- sentence which summarises the comparison
Themes and perspectives (22 marks)
, Essay format
Typical question: Read the unseen text and the anthology text. Compare how the writers present
their ideas and perspectives about…
☆ Begin with unseen first
1st paragraph (purpose and viewpoint & attitude to topic):
● PEA- text 1 (e.g. In text 1, the author has displays a condescending attitude)
● PEA- text 2 (e.g. However, in text 2, the author imploys an encouraging view)
● Link- sentence which summarises the comparison
2nd paragraph (language and writer's intentions):
● PEA- text 1 (e.g. In text 1, many imperatives are utilised to convey the writer’s strong viewpoint)
● PEA- text 2 (e.g. This is similar to text 2, where imperatives demonstrates the writer’s determination)
● Link- sentence which summarises the comparison
3rd paragraph (structure & perspective):
● PEA- text 1 (e.g. Text 1 is a memoir written from a first person perspective, giving the text a more personal tone)
● PEA- text 2 (e.g. However, text 2 is a third person article, illustrating a more detached tone)
● Link- sentence which summarises the comparison
4th paragraph (tone and reader response):
● PEA- text 1 (e.g. Throughout the text, the tone is harsh and critical, portraying the writer’s frustration)
● PEA- text 2 (e.g. In stark contrast, text 2 has a more uplifting tone, encouraging and empowering readers through its positive diction)
● Link- sentence which summarises the comparison
