1. 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…

2. 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