IGCSE 0500 ENGLISH PAPER 1-QUESTION 2

1. Wednesday, 12
October 2022
Question 2 -
Writer's Effect
Underneath your marked work
you have a question or task to
complete.
You have the first 10 minutes of
the lesson to respond to the
marking and improve your
work in . When finished, rule off this work and
write your date and Question 2 -
Writer's Effect for today’s lesson.

2. To make good progress: To make good progress: To make good progress:
Outstanding progress: Outstanding progress: Outstanding progress:
Identify appropriate
words and phrases.
Interpret words and
phrases in the text.
Analyse words and
phrases in the text.
Wednesday, 12
October 2022
Question 2 - Writer's
Effect
Interpret words and
phrases in the text.
Analyse words and
phrases in the text.
Analyse a range words and
phrases in the text,
commenting on the
overall impact of language
on the reader

3. Step-by-Step
1. Read question 2
2. What are you being asked to focus on?
3. Put a star next to the relevant paragraph
4. Re-read the paragraphs
5. Underline 4 words/phrases in each paragraph
6. Give a 2 – 3 sentence overview of each paragraph
7. Write down a choice
8. Give meaning (one sentence) and effect (2-3 sentences)
Re-read the descriptions of:
(a) the storm and its effects in paragraph 6, beginning ‘No sooner were we inside…’;
(b) what Zelda enjoyed about the morning in paragraph 7, beginning ‘Having only
managed…’.
Select four powerful words or phrases from each paragraph. Your choices should include
imagery. Explain how each word or phrase selected is used effectively in the context. Write
about 200 to 300 words

4. The general effect is of a ferocious storm,
feeling of being under attack
Hammering the rain has the force of a metal
implement which can alter the
surface of what it hits, potential for
damage
like machine gun fire destructive, continuous, loud, rapid
sound of a weapon, dangerous /
would hurt a person who went
outside
shrieking personification – shrill, piercing
noise as though the wind is in pain
or angry, sense of fear
bent double extreme angle into which the
branches have been forced, like a
very old person, suggests power of
storm
“like machine gun fire”
This means the noise was
continuously loud.
The simile suggests a
sense of danger and
destruction. It gives the
impression that the
person who went outside
would be hurt.
Remember – no marks for
writing!
This shows…
This suggests

5. The general effect is of a ferocious storm,
feeling of being under attack
snatched the leaves have been taken by
force, personifying the wind as a
callous thief
tossed into the air thrown up, careless action as if
wilfully discarded
as if by a manic
juggler
the leaves are whirling around
crazily in all directions, extremely
fast, up into the air and then down
again
an angry agitation violent disturbance, the surface of
the water is stirred up by the force
of the rain
“snatched”
This means that the
leaves have been taken
unexpectedly.
Personifying the wind
suggests it is cruel and
callous which gives it
power over the people.
Make sure your chosen
words and phrases are
focused on the storm!

6. The general effect is of an awe-inspiring
scene
sun seemed to be
smiling
the sun is warm and benevolent
wearing their spring
foliage like new
coats
the oaks covered with fresh green
leaves, like clothing worn
ostentatiously/proudly
feathery clouds light, wispy, delicate
dabbed here and there, as though an artist
has lightly marked the sky with the
clouds
“feathery clouds”
This means there were
only light clouds in the
sky. It suggests that the
clouds are delicate which
gives the image of a
picturesque and peaceful
day.
Make sure your chosen
words and phrases are
focused on the morning!

7. The general effect is of an awe-inspiring
scene
religious solemnity austere, sober, serious, an aura of
formality, the grey plumage is like
the clothing worn by someone
clerical/devout/spiritual
like tiny translucent
pearls
the water droplets are small,
round, shiny with light passing
through them, beautiful and
precious
speared sudden attack suggesting
precision/violence
“like tiny translucent
pearls”
This means the water
droplets are small and let
light through. This
suggests they are
precious and beautiful,
creating an image of
tranquillity.
This means
This suggests

8. To make good progress: To make good progress: To make good progress:
Outstanding progress: Outstanding progress: Outstanding progress:
Identify appropriate
words and phrases.
Interpret words and
phrases in the text.
Analyse words and
phrases in the text.
Peer Assessment
Question 2 - Writer's
Effect
Interpret words and
phrases in the text.
Analyse words and
phrases in the text.
Analyse a range words and
phrases in the text,
commenting on the
overall impact of language
on the reader