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Quick questions on Language techniques and terminology: the AO2 toolkit - Eduqas GCSE English Language

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What is vague naming?
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Calling a metaphor "a description" or imagery "good words" closes the higher bands; name precisely.
What is terminology for show?
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Dropping in advanced terms you do not analyse adds nothing; only name what you go on to explain.
What is q1?
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Name the three broad groups of language method a writer can use. [3 marks]
What is q2?
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Why is accurate terminology necessary but not sufficient for AO2? [2 marks]

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