Higher English Close Reading The Close Reading exam

Higher English Close Reading

The Close Reading exam paper lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes. l l l Two passages, related theme Non-fiction, essay, journalism 1500 words Questions on Understanding, Analysis, Evaluation 50 marks

Types of question: Understanding IYOW In Your Own Words l Demonstrate that you understand the more complex words and phrases used in the passage. l Don’t quote! Q 1

Types of question: Understanding Link Two paragraphs – identify link sentence Quotation from link referring to ideas of first paragraph l Understanding of ideas of first paragraph l Quotation from link referring to ideas of second paragraph l Understanding of ideas of second Q paragraph l 3 a

Types of question: Understanding Summary l Key points only l No examples l Bullet points acceptable Q 11 a

Types of question: Analysis Word choice l Why this word? l Denotation and connotation l Marks for comment, not quotation Q 2 a

Types of question: Analysis Imagery l Why this image? l Literal and metaphorical meaning Q 2 a

Types of question: Analysis Structure Word order l Length l Rhetorical question l Lists l Balance and contrast l l Marks for comment on effect Q 2 a

Types of question: Analysis Tone Anger? l Humour? l Contempt? l Sadness? l Ironic/ Sarcastic? l l How can you tell from the language? Q 7 b

Types of question: Analysis Use of language l Identify technique(s) as above l Quote l Marks for comment on effect Q 2 b

Types of question: Evaluation Comparison Of two passages Compare styles l Compare ideas l Use of previous answers acceptable l l Your opinion matters! Q 13