Question 2: Use of Language Task
Task Overview
Use Text A.
9 marks in total.
Identify:
How the writer creates effect and influences the reader.
Devices, language, imagery used.
How thoughts/feelings are expressed.
Instructions:
Read the Questions Carefully.
Reread Text A.
Answer the Questions in order.
Question 2(a) to 2(e):
Pay attention to command words; most of the words will ask about the writer’s intention.
Identify and explain literary devices if present.
Explain the phrases fully.
Always link back to what the writer (tác giả) is trying to achieve.
Command Words in Questions which link to the writer’s use of language:
Describe: Diễn tả.
Imply/Insinuate: Ám chỉ.
Evoke: Gợi tả.
Literary Devices to pay attention to:
Metaphor: Ẩn dụ.
Repetition: Điệp ngữ.
Rhyme: Gieo vần.
Simile: So sánh.
Personification: Nhân hóa.
Verbs to explain your answers:
Emphasize: Nhấn mạnh.
Indicate: Thể hiện.
Express: Diễn đạt.
Imply: Ám chỉ.
Use: Sử dụng.
Question 2(f):
Look for the specific paragraphs mentioned.
Explain 3 ideas: Use of language (cách sử dụng ngôn ngữ), hidden meaning.
Make 3 different inferences.
Explain fully.
Exam Tips:
Explain your ideas clearly.
Always link back to what the writer/author is trying to achieve.
Make inferences.
Focus on hidden meaning.
Consider the context for every sub-question.
Spend approximately 20 minutes on Question 2, and this includes double-checking your answers.
Written by Kaito Le
Edited by Quinn Luong