Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 June 2018 question paper 1EN0/02

From lines 5-8, identify two places where Milton made public appearances.

Give one example from lines 9-12 of how the writer uses language to show the style of Milton’s records.

Example from the text:

How the writer uses language:

Analyse how the writer uses language and structure to interest and engage the reader.

Support your views with detailed reference to the text.

From lines 1–5, identify one thing we are told about Bessie’s voice.

She was tall and brown-skinned, with great big dimples creasing her cheeks, dripping good looks…

In this example, from lines 9–10, how does the writer use language to show Bessie’s appearance?

In this extract, the writer attempts to show his admiration for Bessie Smith.

Evaluate how successfully this is achieved.

Support your views with detailed reference to the text.

(a) The two texts show singers who are memorable.

What similarities do Milton and Bessie share in these extracts?

Use evidence from both texts to support your answer.

Compare how the writers of Text 1 and Text 2 present ideas and perspectives about singers.

Support your answer with detailed references to the texts.

Write an article for a newspaper with the title ‘How Music Affects People’.

You could write about:

• what types of music people listen to

• where people listen to music

• how music makes people feel

as well as any other ideas you might have.

*Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Write a review of a band, concert, film or book that you feel strongly about.

In your review, you could include:

• details of the band, concert, film or book

• the strengths and weaknesses of the band, concert, film or book

• reasons why you feel so strongly

as well as any other ideas you might have.

*Your response will be marked for the accurate and appropriate use of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.