OCR GCSE English Language Exploring Effects and Impact June 2018 question paper J351/02

Question 1 is about Text 1, A Moment of War by Laurie Lee.

Look again at lines 1–8.

Give two examples of the men’s poor diet up to this moment.

Explain how one detail suggests that the chickens will not make a good meal.

Question 2 is about Text 1, A Moment of War by Laurie Lee.

Look again at lines 24–33.

How does Laurie Lee use language and structure to present the men’s increasing pleasure at the thought of their meal?

You should use relevant subject terminology to support your answer.

Question 3 is about Text 2, All That Matters by Wayson Choy.

Look again at lines 4–28.

Explore how the writer makes the preparations for the meal so tense.

Support your ideas by referring to the language and structure of this section, using relevant subject

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Question 4 is about Text 1, A Moment of War by Laurie Lee and Text 2, All That Matters Wayson Choy.

‘Both texts powerfully present how a meal can appeal to the senses.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

In your answer you should:

• discuss the narrators’ different feelings while the meal is prepared and eaten

• explain how far each meal appeals to the senses

• compare the ways the writers present preparing or eating a meal.

Support your response with quotations from both textsK%