WJEC English Language Questions and Answers 2023

WJEC English Language Questions and Answers 2023 How to answer the 'how' question Highlight key words in the question then identify which part of the text you need and highlight key words and phrases that answer the question; 4/5 points supported by a brief quote, followed by a short analysis; cover a wide range of points Techniques for the 'how' question Point, Evidence and BRIEF, perceptive analysis What is DAHFOREST? Multiple techniques that can be used for persuasive writing; Direct Address, Alliteration/Anecdote, Hyperbole, Facts, Onomatopoeia, Repetition/Rhetorical Question, Emotive Language, Simile,/Statistics, Tripling How to answer the 'summarise' question Use your own words, do NOT use quotes, points must be short and concise, each point must be clearly different to the others, use full sentences (however you can use bullet points), use a wide range of points from throughout the text How to answer the 'synthesise' question Read the text and highlight key points, highlight sections that answer the question, check you have an equal number of points per text before writing (eg by numbering points) Techniques for the 'synthesise' question' Use a wide range of examples, use short embedded quotes that are relevant, use 1 paragraph per text, label which text you are talking about, do NOT use analysis, treat the texts equally and use an equal number of points per text How to answer the 'what impression' question Read the question and highlight key points, read the text and highlight key quotes that answer the question, label the quotes with the impression they give Techniques for the 'what impression' question Clearly state the impression, provide evidence through short embedded quotes, use terminology, highlight the effect on the reader, analyse language How to answer the 'compare question' Techniques for the 'compare' question Use both similarities AND differences, include quotes, state clearly what text you are writing about, use language to signpost comparisons How to signpost comparisons Use connectives, for example: also, as well as, likewise, however, whereas, whilst; use comparative language, for example: darker, funnier; use more and less Success Criteria: Unit 3 Writing Section Use a wide range of ambitious vocabulary, paragraph your ideas, appeal to the audience, well structured ideas, use a range of sentence structures, use the appropriate tone for the audience How to answer an 'argue' question Read the question and highlight key ideas; identify the purpose, audience and format'; decide which side of the argument you will write; plan 4/5 ideas (including the other side); number your ideas; begin writing How to answer a 'persuade' question Read the question and highlight key ideas; identify the purpose, audience and format; plan 3/4 ideas and do NOT include the other side; number your ideas; begin writing; Types of text Letter, speech, guide (leaflet), article, review, report How to write a letter Use the correct format; identify why you are writing at the start; think about who you are writing to and clearly show an awareness of them; end with what you want/hope to happen next How to write a speech ... How to write a guide Use things such as bullet points, text boxes, sub headings as well as paragraphs; treat each page of your answer as a page in the leaflet; think about your audience; include an introduction as to what your guide is about Techniques you can use in a guide DAHFOREST, imperative verbs, direct address, informal tone, hints and tips, quotes from people Purposes: Personal A text aimed at a specific person, for example a letter Purposes:Public A text aimed at a large, anonymous audience, for example, a newspaper article