Question 2 (AQA GCSE English Language): Exam Questions

Look in detail at lines 9 to 15 of the source (as found on the June 2018 exam paper insert).

How does the writer use language here to convey Mr Fisher’s views on books and stories of the past? 

You could include the writer’s choice of:

• words and phrases

• language features and techniques

• sentence forms. 

[8 marks]

Look in detail at this extract, from lines 16 to 26 of the source (as found on the November 2018 exam paper insert).

How does the writer use language here to describe the Tyrannosaurus Rex?

You could include the writer’s choice of:

• words and phrases

• language features and techniques

• sentence forms. 

[8 marks]

Look in detail at this extract, from lines 9 to 14 of the source (as found on the November 2019 exam paper insert).

How does the writer use language here to describe Zoe’s feelings? 

You could include the writer’s choice of:

• words and phrases

• language features and techniques

• sentence forms. 

[8 marks]

Look in detail at this extract, from lines 14 to 23 of the source (as found on the June 2020 exam paper insert).

How does the writer use language here to describe the garden?

You could include the writer’s choice of:

• words and phrases

• language features and techniques

• sentence forms. 

[8 marks]

Look in detail at this extract, from lines 5 to 15 of the source (as found on the June 2021 exam paper insert).

How does the writer use language here to describe Ugwu’s impression of the city?

You could include the writer’s choice of:

• words and phrases

• language features and techniques

• sentence forms. 

[8 marks]

Look in detail at this extract, from lines 10 to 19 of the source (as found on the June 2023 exam paper insert).

How does the writer use language here to describe the hyena’s appearance? 

You could include the writer’s choice of:

• words and phrases

• language features and techniques

• sentence forms. 

[8 marks]