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Comparison Question (5 marks)
Always at the end of the close reading paper and the only question which both articles are
used in
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Structure:
One area in which both passages agree/disagree is…
Passage one says “
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This suggests that (detailed explanation)
(repeat 2 more times or more)
Understanding Questions
For these, you must use your own words as far as possible or no marks can be awarded
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DO NOT QUOTE unless questions asks you to and
use BULLET POINT structure
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Analysis Questions
This is how the writer says something or conveys an idea
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Look for word choice, Imagery, Sentence Structure and Tone
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Identify techniques
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(if you quoted a phrase zoom into one or two words)
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Word Choice: precise language which is functional but also moves the reader and creates
emotion towards the topic
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You focus on the denotations for this question
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Makes the writer’s idea memorable
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JUST AS
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THIS
SUGGESTS
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Sentence Structure: (sentence types, sentence length, lists, climax/anti-climax, balance,
juxtaposition, inversion repetition, rule of three, parenthesis, direct address, linking words)
Look for punctuation marks which signify the use of sentence structure such as; a dash,
colon, semi-colon
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Questions are used to show: complexity of an issue, force readers to question
existing views, confusion of writers thoughts, persuasive technique (rhetoric)
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Commands are used to show: directly address the reader, involve the reader, make
the reader want to take action, force the reader to rethink existing beliefs
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Exclamations are used to show: strength of emotion, exasperation/sarcasm
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Most Common Features of Sentence Structure:
Parenthesis: add extra information changing the reader's understanding of the topic
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Questions: for the reader to reconsider existing beliefs
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Tone:
Structure:
Decide whether the writer tone is positive or negative
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sarcastic/sympathetic)
Quote phrase which portrays this tone
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Evaluation Questions
How well does the writer portray an idea or say something? Test your judgement and
knowledge of what makes an effective piece of writing
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Link Questions
You must show how a paragraph/sentence links back to an earlier idea and introduces
another
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The word/phrase (quote from this) introduces the new topic…



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