English Language GCSE Questions & Correct Answers Exams Pack/ Graded A+

Anadiplosis : Figure of repetition that occurs when the last word or terms in one sentence, clause, or phrase is/are repeated at or very near the beginning of the next sentence, clause, or phrase. Parataxis : listing a series of clauses with no conjunctions Synecdoche : a figure of speech in ...

QUESTION 1 : To pick 4 bits of information direct quotes/write what's in the text Question 2 LANGUAGE point ☝ : Write about specific effect the writer is trying to achieve (feelings of suspension/excitement/mystery select words/phrases that back up the point use P.E.E/PETER Question 2 L...

General info : 50% of English language GCSE 1h45 You should spend 15 mins reading the 2 sources, and 45 minutes on each section Section A= reading Section B= writing 5 questions in total- 4 in section A and 1 in section B 1 source will be from the 19th century The other source will be from 2...

hyperbole : extreme exaggeration used for effect e.g. this suitcase weighs a ton simile : describing something by comparing it to something else using the words 'like' or 'as' personification : describing something non- human as if it is human e.g. 'the angry sky' metaphor : describing ...

Compound/complex sentences : Definition - Compound sentence - because, and etc. e.g. 'Safier has nice eyebrows because he gets them done.' Connectives : Definition - Word's that join sentences e.g. 'also, as well, meanwhile, on the other hand.' Emotive Language : Definition - Langua...

declarative sentence : A sentence that states a fact or statement, it declares something Interrogative sentence : A sentence ending in ? Exclamative sentence : A sentence ending in ! Imperative sentence : A sentence that commands or tells you to do something! concrete noun : Physical object...

Bad (immoral) : - Heinous - Abhorrent - Iniquitous - Vile - Reprobate Happy (delighted) : - Euphoric - Jubilant - Ecstatic - Elated - Mirthful Sad : - Melancholy - Morose 2 - Dismal - Poignant - Pitiful Angry : - Indignant - Exasperated - Resentful - Enraged - Outraged Fast...

dystopian : An imagined society that is negative in some way, for example an oppressive society. genre : a major category or type of literature literary device : Any method an author uses to add meaning or interest to a text, such as metaphors, similes or alliteration. literary fiction : Fi...

Adverb : Adds information to a verb Determiner : a word that introduces a noun. It always comes before a noun, not after, and it also comes before any other adjectives used to describe the noun. Stative verb : Describes a state rather than an action. Noun : A person, place or thing Pronoun...