1. Structure Questions Do you recognise an answer like this?
The writer uses a number of commas to break up a list and there is a colon used. Parenthesis is also used to add additional information.
This will be awarded NO marks!

2. Structure Questions What you need to know: Different types of sentence
Sentence patterns
How punctuation is used (and its effectiveness)
Paragraphing

3. Structure Questions What you need to know: Different types of sentence
Statement
Question (rhetorical)
Exclamation
Command
Minor sentence

4. Structure Questions What you need to know: Sentence patterns
Repetition
I was appalled by the government’s reaction. I was appalled by the press coverage of events.
Inversion
Gingerly, I walked to school.
Short or long

5. Structure Questions What you need to know:
Punctuation marks/functions/effectiveness
The writer uses a colon to provide an explanation of why working mothers should pay attention. It is effective because…
The writer uses a ellipsis ‘Why us…’to encourage the reader to reflect on the unfairness of new parking laws. It is effective because…

6. Structure Questions What you need to know: Sentences
‘Look at the sentence and then explain its function…’
‘Look at the sentence and then explain why it is important to the structure of the writer’s argument…’
The sentence provides a link to the previous paragraph and sums up the writer’s support of Facebook.

7. Structure Questions What you need to know: Sentences
It sums up what being discussed in relation to shopping and then asks a question which the writer goes on to answer in this paragraph.
BE AWARE – if the sentence begins with BUT, HOWEVER, YET…
The use of but signals a change in the writer’s argument. He moves from a position of supporting William and Kate’s media profile to questioning their motivations.

8. Structure Questions What you need to know: Paragraphs
If there is a single sentence paragraph they will ask a question on it.
Always begins by stating: ‘The writer uses a short, single sentence paragraph to…
link to
reinforce the contrast/contradiction between
To highlight

9. Structure Questions What you need to know:
Effective conclusion questions
Always select a specific feature of the conclusion and relate it to a relevant feature from earlier in the passage.
‘the key to Cowell’s success’ highlighted in the conclusion links to the focus of the passage.
‘ritual’ repeats a significant word used earlier in the passage.
‘precious peanuts’ is humorous and the writer has used amusing examples in paragraph 2.

10. Structure Questions
This is HOW you should answer a structure type question.
The repeated pattern used by the writer ‘We must..’ conveys their passion about helping the homeless and reinforces that there is collective responsibility.
The repeated use of ‘and’ displays a child-like quality and reinforces their enthusiasm.
Parenthesis ‘the reduction in journey time’ is used to highlight the benefits of air travel.
The antithesis used, which begins by identifying the benefits of exercise, gains greater impact with the negative thrust of the negative conclusion.
The rhetorical question ‘who doesn’t?’ is used to justify his argument in relation to reality television.

11. A little bit of help…AGAIN!
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty.

12. Possible answers
The writer uses parenthesis to highlight that some nations provide support and others obstacles in relation to freedom.
The use of antithesis ‘support’/‘oppose’ confirms that there is not unity between nations in relation to freedom.
The writer uses a climax ‘success of liberty’ to convey the desire for freedom.
The writer uses the repetition of ‘any’ to reinforce the extent of sacrifice that they are willing to make in pursuit of freedom.

13. Language type questions
How does the writer’s language…
When you are presented with a question worded in this way, you must be aware that you have choices in what you use in your answer. The choices are as follows:
Word choice
Imagery
Sentence structure
Tone

14. How to answer
Markers appreciate a clear layout. Indicate what you are going to use:
Imagery
‘temple’ a temple is a place of worship where people show their utmost respect (ROOT). In the passage the writer feels that libraries deserve a high level of admiration because of the vast amount of knowledge they have available.
Word choice
The use of the word ‘obscene’ conveys the writer’s extreme distaste for the government’s approach to the obesity epidemic.
MARKS DEPEND ON THE QUALITY OF THE COMMENT

15. Mood questions Briefly describe the writer’s mood… Very happy/content
Carefree
Nostalgic
Critical
Calm
Distressed