GCSE GCSE English Language & Literature 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in an analytical paragraph?

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To clearly state the main point of the paragraph

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To introduce a new character

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To end the paragraph with a quote

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To give background context

Question 2

In 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the effect of Shakespeare's use of oxymorons such as 'loving hate'?

Accepted Answer

To convey the contradictory and intense nature of love, passion, and conflict

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To show Romeo is confused about vocabulary

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To make the play easier to understand

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To show Juliet's feelings only

Question 3

What is the term for the technique of starting a story in the middle of the action?

Accepted Answer

In medias res

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Flashback

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Cliffhanger

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Foreshadowing

Question 4

What is 'pathetic fallacy'?

Accepted Answer

Using the weather or environment to reflect or enhance a character's emotions

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A fallacy in logical argument

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A type of metaphor comparing two people

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An error in a poem's rhyme scheme

Question 5

What is the difference between a simile and an extended metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for a brief comparison; an extended metaphor sustains a comparison across several lines or an entire text

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They are the same technique

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A simile is longer than a metaphor

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Extended metaphors only appear in poetry

Question 6

What is the purpose of the 'context' paragraph in a GCSE literature essay?

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To show understanding of the social, historical, or literary background that influenced the text

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To fill up word count

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To retell the plot

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To list all the techniques used