1. Close Reading a quick run through the basics

2. Click mouse to advance slides

3. What this presentation covers

4. Approaching the exam paper

5. Know the questions that make you panic

6. If this is one of them - look at the sections that revise it.

7. Things to mention in ‘show how’ questions.

8. Imagine the writer is speaking. Listen for the tone of voice.

9. Some of the things to think about if ‘sound’ is mentioned

10. Remember connotations in ‘show how’ and word choice questions

11. You should definitely quote when…

12. But sometimes it’s advisable NOT to

13. Be confident. You can do it!

14. Other parts of this guide can help with Quotation method Quotation method Sentence structure Sentence structure Commenting on imagery and wordchoice Commenting on imagery and wordchoice Need-to-know terms Need-to-know terms Good luck! Good luck!