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Quiz: How to Answer Question 2 (AQA GCSE English Language)

AQA GCSE English Language specification (8700; revised for exams from 2026, when Paper 1 Question 1 became a multiple choice question)

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Welcome back! You've already worked on understanding how to master Paper 1 and Question 1. Now, let's focus on Question 2, where you'll analyse language. This quiz will help solidify your skills!

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What is the main focus of Question 2 in Paper 1?

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Which of these are language features you might analyse in Question 2? (Select all that apply)

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In Question 2, you should focus on how the writer uses language to create {{blank0}} and achieve specific {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What should you include in your Question 2 response?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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A {{blank0}} compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a {{blank1}} directly states one thing is another.

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Which of these is an example of a metaphor?

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When analysing language in Question 2, what should you comment on? (Select all that apply)

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