Paper 1

Understand the: 

• Literal meaning of the words

• Type - eg what is this and why? Persuasive, expository, informative, narrative

• purpose - closely linked to the above but be specific

• intended audience (linked to purpose).

• tone - word choice, sentence structure, content

• subtleties of tone - eg irony, what is not said, what allusions might suggest. 

Understand the: 

• Textual features -  eg literary devices of

  • • Language

    • Image

    • Structure / Layout

• Authorial Choices - closely linked to the above but be specific clearly linked to intention not just outcome.

• tone - word choice, sentence structure, content

• subtleties of tone - eg irony, what is not said, what allusions might suggest. 

Have:

• A stated Thesis: Have a statement that you are intending to prove. This should be based on the question, eg.

Guiding Question: How does the author use language and image to persuade? 

Thesis: The author uses imagery and language to persuade the reader to buy the magazine.

• Clear structured argument

• Topic Sentences

• IBC Structure - Do not forget the Conclusion which should probably include a statement of how effective they were.

Check your:

• Spelling: 

• Grammar

• Punctuation

• Words Selection

• Technical terms

• Linking phrases

• Tone