Y10 FICTION READING C1 CORE KNOWLEDGE Exam Question Requirements SKILLS A1 - Comprehension: Ability to select short, phrases or words that give exact responses to the question. Bullet point style answers, which are concise and to the point. Analysis Points: A2 & A3 & A4 - Link to the question Link to the terminology (Lang/Structure – evaluating choice) Short Quote(s) Explain meaning and effect – both obvious and hidden (explicit and implicit) Zoom in on words/explore connotations and effect Suggest what other readers might think/feel (offering an alternative opinion) Link to the writer’s intentions (step out from the close analysis to give an overview of meaning) Explore a linking quote/supporting idea A5 - Evaluation Points: Link to the question Give a quote which links to your idea Explain briefly what the quote means Explain your own opinion in relation to the question OR Explain what other readers suggest or predict what other readers might contradict your opinion or point with. Vocabulary for question types Definition Impressions an idea or opinion of what something or someone is like: Present Exploring how the writer shows an idea Agree To have the same opinion Argument a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea Writer/Author The person who wrote the extract List To create a separated series of points Tension state of mental or emotional strain or suspense in the story Drama an event or situation, especially an unexpected one, in which there is worry or excitement and usually a lot of action: Exam Question Requirements A1 One question with five points Selecting evidence or own words, Bullet point list, No analysis A2 One Language Analysis question Link to question, Link to Terminology – language, Quotation – 4 – 5, Explore hidden & obvious meaning & Effect, Link to writer’s intentions A3 Link to question, Link to Terminology – language , Quotation – 7 – 8, Explore hidden & obvious meaning & Effect, Link to writer’s intentions A4 One Language/Structure Analysis question Link to question, Link to Terminology – language and structure/tension/drama, Quotations – 7 – 8, Explore hidden & obvious meaning & Effect, Link to writers’ intentions A5 One persuasive evaluation question Link to question, Give own opinion, Quotations – 7 – 8, Evaluate the writers’ viewpoint and own response to this Question Example of question type A1 List five things you learn… A2 How does the author present… OR, How does the writer show… A3 What impressions do you get… Or, How does the writer show the reader…. A4 How is tension and drama created… What impressions do you get of… A5 “Statement” How far do you agree with this OR. Evaluate the way…

Synonyms to describe this feeling or emotion Word Class Terminology Emotions Synonyms to describe this feeling or emotion Anger Irritated, Annoyed, Rage, Hostility, Agitation, Aggravated, Contempt Fear Horror, Rage, Mortification, inferiority, Hysterical, Panic, Insecurity Love Tenderness, Desire, Longing, Affection, Caring, Passion, Compassion Joy Elated, Enthusiastic, Eager, Hopeful, Enchanted, Rapturous, Delighted Surprise Confusion, Overcome, Stimulated, Astounded, Speechless, Awe-struck, Dismayed Sadness Disappointed, Suffering, Despair, Dismayed, Hurt, Regretful, Isolated Tension Tense, dramatic, tightness, tautness, tenseness, rigidity, pull, stress, strain, straining, stretching, apprehension, pressure, worry Word Class Terminology Definition Noun the name of something (Proper Noun: people, places, dates & months must have a capital letter at the start) Verb A word used to describe an action Adverb often ly words which describes how things are done Adjective a word used to describe Connotations implied or suggested meanings of words or phrases Language & Structure Terminology Simile comparison between two things using like or as Metaphor a comparison as if a thing is something else Personification giving human qualities to inanimate objects, animals, nature Juxtaposition placing contrasting ideas close together in a text Sibilance repetition of letter 's', it is a form of alliteration Symbolism the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities Tone the way a piece of text sounds e.g. sarcastic etc. The mood or atmosphere in the writing. Hyperbole use of exaggerated terms for emphasis Opinion information that you can’t prove Pathetic Fallacy ascribing human conduct and feelings to nature Emotive Language language which creates an emotion in the reader Dialogue Speech Description Showing the reader by describing what is happening Foreshadowing a warning or prediction of a future event How can I use these? Use the range of emotions/alternative words to analyse the way characters are presented, how they feel and what the writer has intended in your analysis. Terminology Definition Explicit obvious or easy to select as the meaning Implicit inferred - it is suggested, but not actually said, the reader reads between the lines Effect cause (something) to happen; bring about: Tentative Style Explaining the meaning using words that express modality (could/may/might) Impression an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone Evaluate form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess Evidence To use a quotation from a text (short and snappy is best) Other words for shows Suggest, implies, creates, infers, conveys demonstrates, explores, represents, indicates Other words for emphasises Accentuates, highlights, reinforces, strengthens, supports Triplets Using three ideas to explore meaning (helps develop concise but detailed exploration of meaning) Concise Straight to the point and avoiding waffle Creates To show what is happening Language and structural techniques that are used by the writer for effect