Question 4: Model Answer (Edexcel IGCSE English Language A)
Revision Note
Written by: Deb Orrock
Reviewed by: Kate Lee
Question 4 is a longer-answer question that is worth 12 marks. It will be based on Text Two, taken from the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Anthology, and tests AO2, your ability to analyse a writer’s language and structure.
The following guide will demonstrate how to answer Question 4. It includes:
Example question and text
Question 4 model answer with annotations
Summary
Example question and text
Remember, even though you will have studied whichever extract is chosen for this question, it is still important that you highlight the focus of the question (what you will be looking for in the text).
For example:
Once you have done this, re-read the text, highlighting and annotating anything that might help you answer the question.
For example:
Question 4 model answer with annotations
Based on the above question, the following model answer demonstrates how to write your answer in order to achieve the full 12 marks:
Model answer: The writer uses language and structure to show that people thought the actions of the two explorers were foolish and irresponsible. [Marking comment] The writer establishes doubt over the respectability of the men’s actions immediately through the use of the rhetorical “Explorers or boys messing about?” in the title. The use of the phrase “boys messing about” also suggests the immaturity of the explorers, which is an implication repeated throughout the text. [Marking comment] This establishes the writer’s point of view that the two men probably behaved irresponsibly. This is reinforced by the use of language such as “farce” suggesting the absurdity of the situation.
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Summary
Remember to read the question carefully and highlight:
The instructions (what you have to do)
The focus of the question (what you are being asked to write about)
Highlight and annotate the text in the margins
Select evidence that you are able to explore and comment upon:
Do not just “feature spot”
If there is more than one piece of evidence you can use to support a point you make, then use it:
Do not fall into the trap of “PEE” paragraphs, providing only one quotation as your evidence
Use connectives to structure your response
Ensure you use evidence from the whole of the extract: start, middle and end
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