1. The author (P.E.C.S.)creates a sense of…
POINT:
In the extract the writer creates ____________ through the description of the setting...
The writer creates ____________ through the portrayal of ___________(S.I.T.E.)...
The writer uses language to create the effect that…
EVIDENCE: (remember to use quotation marks ‘__________’ )
The evidence that shows this is...
The quote that supports the point is...
The word/s that show this is…
This is portrayed when [character] says, ‘_____’
PEAL
SYNONYMS FOR SHOWS:
portrays
reveals
conveys
implies
demonstrates
exemplifies
accentuates
indicates
highlights
suggests
infers
ANALYSE:
The author (P.E.C.S.)creates a sense of…
The result of the language used by the author is…
The use of the word/s ________ (P.E.C.S.) shows/implies…
This (P.E.C.S.) creates the impression that…
This quote (P.E.C.S.) shows…
The effect upon the reader is (P.E.C.S.) because…
This (P.E.C.S.) shows/implies/reveals etc.
LINK:
How does this link back to your original point ?
Does your analysis prove your point?
CONNECTIVES TO HELP YOU DEVELOP:
thus
also
whereas
then
however
because
at first
therefore
furthermore
on the other hand
in contrast

2. START AT THE BOTTOM AND WORK YOUR WAY UP THE ‘STEPS TO SUCCESS’
In the extract, the writer creates an atmosphere of mystery through the description of the setting. This is portrayed in the first line, as it creates tension and uncertainty instantly when the narrator remarks that their blood was suddenly, “brought to a stop.” This effectively conveys that a surprising event has happened, and has startled the narrator significantly, paralysing all of their functions and subsequently creating intrigue for the reader.
Have you used both S.I.T.E and P.E.C.S in your response?
Have you made sure that your paragraph answers the question?
CHECKS
Have you made sure you have used subject specific terminology where appropriate?
Have you used varying synonyms for ‘show’?
Have you picked out a key word/piece of punctuation and explained their effect?
How and why does your example prove your point?
State your opinion (evaluation) using P.E.C.S.
Provide a textual reference from the text that supports your point. (Quotation – 5 words MAX).
START
Make a clear point that answers the question. Embedding S.I.T.E.