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Component 02: Dimensions of linguistic variation
Quick questions on The media question: method and technique - OCR A-Level English Language
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What is a model integrated paragraph?Show answer
"The advertorial's inclusive address ('you deserve better') is the pivot of its strategy: as a feature it is second-person direct address (AO1), as a concept it is synthetic personalisation, simulating a personal relationship with a mass readership (a media concept), and in context, a sponsored lifestyle feature competing for engaged attention, it builds the trust the commercial purpose needs (AO3). One feature thus carries analysis, concept and context together, which is what an integrated media answer does." This integrates the three strands in one point.
What is a model comparative paragraph?Show answer
"Both texts represent the same event but position their audiences differently: the broadsheet's formal register and indirect reporting construct a distanced, informed reader, while the tabloid's direct address, emotive lexis and large image construct an engaged, partisan one. Read across the two, the difference in audience positioning reflects their different platforms and readerships, so the comparison holds both texts live and explains the contrast by context." This compares by idea with both texts live.
What is q1?Show answer
What does the media question reward over coverage? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why is content summary a weak media answer? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Compare how two media texts represent their subject and position their audiences. [18 marks]
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