Paper 2 - Writers’ Viewpoints & Perspectives

What is the key effect of using a metaphor?

It creates a vivid comparison by stating one thing IS another, helping the reader to see the subject in a new, often more impactful, way.

What is the primary effect of using a simile?

It creates a vivid image by comparing two things using 'like' or 'as', making a description more relatable or imaginative.

What is the effect of using personification in writing?

It gives human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas to create a more engaging and relatable image.

What is the purpose of using alliteration as a rhetorical device?

It draws attention to a phrase and makes it more memorable through the repetition of initial consonant sounds.

What effect does emotive language have on the reader?

It is chosen to evoke a specific emotional response, persuading the reader to feel a certain way about the topic.

A writer uses over-the-top exaggeration for effect. What is this device called?

Hyperbole

What is the effect of using the 'rule of three' in persuasive writing?

It strengthens an idea and makes it more memorable by presenting words or phrases in a group of three.

What is the intended effect of a rhetorical question in a speech or article?

It is asked for effect to make the audience think or agree with the writer, with no answer expected.

In AQA Paper 2 Question 4, what is a key clue to identifying a writer's perspective of desperation?

The use of repetition to emphasise a lack of options or a last resort.

How can a writer's choice of nouns indicate a critical or negative perspective?

By using abstract nouns with strong negative connotations.

What tone is suggested when a writer uses informal or colloquial language in a formal context?

It can create a conversational, down-to-earth, or chatty tone, making the writer seem more relatable to the audience.

Using the impersonal pronoun 'one' instead of 'I' or 'you' creates what kind of tone?

It creates a formal, detached, and authoritative tone, making advice feel more like a general rule than a personal suggestion.

In a persuasive piece, what is the effect of using precise, sophisticated vocabulary over vague terms like 'happy' or 'sad'?

It allows for a clearer, more nuanced, and perceptive analysis of feelings, making the argument more convincing.

What kind of tone might be created by juxtaposing positive adjectives describing a place with negative emotive language describing a person?

It creates a tone of criticism towards the person by emphasising how they fail to meet the high standards of their surroundings.

What is a connective word you can use to show similarity between two points in different texts?

Similarly

Which comparison phrase is used to introduce a point that is the same in another text?

In the same way.

Which linking phrase can be used to introduce an opposing idea from another text?

On the other hand.

What connective can be used to show a direct opposition between two writers' views?

In contrast

What is a simple linking word used to join two opposing clauses when comparing texts?

However

What is 'handling objections' or 'counter-argument' as a persuasive technique for Question 5?

It involves briefly acknowledging potential objections to your argument and then systematically disproving them.

Why is using a hypothetical anecdote an effective persuasive technique for an introduction in Question 5?

It engages the reader by placing them directly into a situation, making the issue feel more personal and immediate.

What is a 'cyclical structure' and why is it a sophisticated persuasive technique in Question 5 writing?

It's when you begin and end your piece with the same idea or scenario, often showing a resolution or change. It provides a sense of cohesion and reinforces your main argument.

Why is using 'ambitious and extensive vocabulary' a key technique for achieving high marks in Question 5?

It demonstrates a strong command of language and allows for more precise, powerful, and persuasive arguments.

How can varying sentence and paragraph length be used as a persuasive writing technique?

Short sentences or paragraphs can create emphasis, tension, or a punchy impact, while longer ones can develop complex ideas. This variety keeps the reader engaged.

What persuasive technique involves directly speaking to the audience using pronouns like 'you' and 'we'?

Direct address. It makes the audience feel included and personally involved in the argument.

In persuasive writing, using a short, amusing, or interesting story about a real incident or person is known as an _____.

anecdote

What is the key to success in AQA Paper 2 Question 2, beyond simply finding differences or similarities?

Making an inference – working out something for yourself that is not explicitly stated in the text.

For AQA Paper 2 Question 2, you are capped at half marks if you only write about ___ ______.

one source

Why is it important for the points you choose for AQA Paper 2 Question 2 to be selective?

You should only choose points that actually allow you to make a meaningful inference.

What common mistake should be avoided in AQA Paper 2 Question 2, which is the focus of Question 4?

Writing about the writers' viewpoints or feelings about the topic, instead of summarising information about the topic itself.

Simply paraphrasing or rewriting a quotation in different words for AQA Paper 2 Question 2 is a mistake because it lacks _____.

inference

What are the two distinct parts of AQA Paper 2 Question 4?

What is the correct approach to comparison in AQA Paper 2 Question 4?

You compare the writers' viewpoints and perspectives, and then you analyse how methods are used to present those viewpoints (you do not compare method vs. method).

In AQA Paper 2 Question 4, students who do not write about _____ will fail to get more than 6 out of 16 marks.

methods

In AQA Paper 2 Question 4, whose ideas and attitudes must you focus on?

The writer's ideas and attitudes only, not those of other people mentioned in the text.

What is the definition of pathetic fallacy?

A literary device where the environment, usually the weather, reflects the mood of a character or scene.

What is the literary device where the sound of a word expresses its meaning?

Onomatopoeia

What are the implied meanings or ideas suggested by a word, beyond its literal definition, called?

Connotations

What is the effect of using a short, single-clause sentence after several long ones?

It can create a sudden impact, shock, or emphasis, affecting the pace and drawing attention to a key point.

What tone clue is given when a writer uses forceful verbs like 'should' or 'must' repeatedly?

It creates an assertive, forceful, or dictatorial tone, suggesting the writer is giving a command or strong advice.

In AQA Paper 2 Question 5, what is the risk of arguing both for and against the statement?

Your argument becomes confusing and will likely be placed in Level 2 (half marks at best); you must stick to one clear line of argument throughout.

For AQA Paper 2 Question 5, if the statement has multiple strands or topics, what is the recommended approach?

Focus on one or two elements of the statement and elaborate on them in detail to develop complex ideas, rather than trying to cover every strand.

What is the primary purpose of a headline in an article (a key convention for Q5)?

To grab the reader's attention with a short, snappy phrase, often using a technique like alliteration, while hinting at the article's topic.

What is a 'strapline' in an article and what is its function?

A sentence or two below the headline that summarises the entire article, stating the main point of view. It helps the reader decide whether to continue reading.

What is a key convention for structuring the body of a leaflet or article for Q5?

Dividing the text into sections with subheadings to organise ideas and guide the reader.

What is a minimum requirement for the 'form' of a letter in Q5?

It must be clearly directed to someone, for example by starting with 'Dear Mrs Smith', and be written in paragraphs.

What is the conventional way to end a formal letter if you have addressed the recipient by name (e.g., 'Dear Mr Smith')?

Yours sincerely

What is the conventional way to end a formal letter if you have started with 'Dear Sir/Madam'?

Yours faithfully

What are the three key parts of a speech structure for Q5?

An engaging opening that addresses the audience, a well-structured argument in the middle, and a memorable conclusion that also addresses the audience.

What is a key convention for the form of an essay in Q5?

It should have a clear introduction and a conclusion, with a more academic and explanatory tone than an argumentative speech or article.

The use of an extended metaphor, which a writer returns to throughout a piece, is a sophisticated technique for Question 5 that helps create _____.

cohesion

What is a key difference in tone between persuading and explaining for a Q5 task?

Explaining requires a more muted, academic tone, while persuading can be more argumentative and direct.

In AQA Paper 2 Question 3 language analysis, what is the focus instead of the emotive effect on the reader?

The focus is on the deeper meanings, connotations, and the writer's rationale for specific word choices.

A writer might use a structural shift from an outside to an inside setting. What could be the effect of this?

It can create contrast, change the mood, or reveal new information that changes the reader's perspective.

What is the effect of a writer withholding information and only giving clues or hints?

It builds the reader's expectations, creates suspense, and encourages them to make inferences.

How does using an anecdote as a persuasive device work?

It uses a short, real-life example or story to make an argument more relatable, credible, and emotionally resonant for the audience.