english language paper 1

In the first paragraph of question 3 how do u structre it

• at the beginning of the text, the writer focuses on the setting by hooking the reader as the writer (what does the writer do that created the hook and what atmosphere)

• Quote

• The effect on the reader - the writer senses

why do writers use in media res?

• to instantly hook the reader

• create confusion to trigger questioning what is happening possible mirroring emotions of character

• curiosity and sense of mystery

• continue engaging with text to reveal moments

Why does a writer use a hook

Creates conflict within the readers mind building curiosity making the text compelling

• creates suspicion - questioning the future events

• Could foreshadow later events that will happen in the text

Why do writers shift in focus

• makes writer question its importance

• Fast shifts: build urgency, chaos excitement

• Slow shift: creates suspense

• To shape readers emotional response: fear/unease/hapiness/relief

• To reflect a characters emotions to have a wider understanding

Why do writers use flashbacks

• to reveal the backstory which could have led to the current event and wider understanding of character

• To develop a character - show fears, desires, motives

• Create juxtapositions

• To build suspense as it may delay answers until flashback is revealed - answering their questions

Why do writers use flash forwards

• to keep the writer engaged showing what will happen - makes them question how they reach that

• To develop a theme of : inevitablility, destiny and fate

• Change perspective of how they see a character

Why do writers use a cyclical structre

• create tension that the event is not over - trapped

• Creates theme: fate, destiny, inevitability

• To show a lack of change - sympathy or tension

Why do writers use cliff hangers?

• to build intense anticipation (reader wants to know what is next)

• Creates a sense of unease and unsafety and dread

• To maintain the readers interest

• To emphasise the seriousness of the moment

• Mirror a characters emotions placing reader in same psychological position

Why do writers shif from a person to an object

• Could symbolise a deeper meaning making reader question its importance

• Build more understanding of a character - shows emotions such as nostalgia, fear , anxiety

• Slos the pace bringing narrative to a pause to heighten tension

How to structure Q2

Creating a tone of …. The writer describes the setting to be …

• the writer establishes a …. Atmosphere through the (language tech) of …

• Quote and past participle

• Not only but also

• Zoom n technique

• This creates ….. atostphere and effect on Reder