Sec A Q3, Q6 AO

AO2 Understand and analyse how writers use linguistic and structural devices to achieve their effects.

Level 1 Mark 1-2

Basic identification and little understanding of the language and/or structure used by writers to achieve effects.

• The use of references is limited.

Level 2 Mark 3-4

• Some understanding of and comment on language and structure and how these are used by writers to achieve effects, including use of vocabulary.

• The selection of references is valid, but not developed.

Level 3 Mark 5-6

•Clear understanding and explanation of language and structure and how these are used by writers to achieve effects, including use of vocabulary and sentence structure.

• The selection of references is appropriate and relevant to the points being made.

Level 4 Mark 7-8

Thorough understanding and exploration of language and structure and how these are used by writers to achieve effects, including use of vocabulary, sentence structure and other language features.

• The selection of references is detailed, appropriate and fully supports the points being made.

Level 5 Mark 9-10

Perceptive understanding and analysis of language and structure and how these are used by writers to achieve effects, including use of vocabulary, sentence structure and other language features.

• The selection of references is discriminating and clarifies the points being made.