Section A Question 2: An Idiot’s Guide (Higher)

Remember Question 2 will always refer to Source 2 and it will also ask about the headline, sub headline (if there is one) and the picture.

 Headline

• Start your response by explaining how the headline links to the article. Does the headline summarise the article or does it only hint at the contents? Use a short quote to show the link.
• Is the headline larger and bolder than the other text?
• Identify two key words from the headline. What are the connotations of the word? How does the word link to the article? Does the word amuse / attract / shock / fascinate / interest / intrigue the reader?
• Does the headline include a pun (play on words), alliteration, a metaphor, simile or any other language technique? Why has the writer used this and how does it affect the reader?

Subheadline/Subheading

• Does the sub-headline add additional information on top of the headline?
• How does it link to the article? Use a short quote to show the link.
• Identify one or two key words from the headline. What are the connotations of the word? How does the word link to the article? Does the word amuse / attract / shock / fascinate / interest / intrigue the reader?

 Picture

• How does the picture link to the headline/subheadline? Use a short quote to show the link.
• Does the picture have a prominent position? Where is and why is it there?
• Does the picture have colour? What are the connotations of the colours? How does it link to the overall feel of the article?
• How does the picture support the headline and the overall article? Does the picture amuse / attract / shock / fascinate / interest / intrigue the reader?

Useful words and phrases – only use the ones you are confident with!
	The headline/subheading/picture …		How they link to the text…	The reader…(or ‘we’…)
FirstlySecondlyThirdly As well as this Furthermore Moreover Finally Lastly Likewise Similarly	AmusesAttractsConnotes Delights Describes Depicts Emphasises Fascinates Highlights Informs Interests Intrigues Raises	Refers toReflectsReveals Signifies Suggests Summarises Shocks Shows Tells	Alludes toDemonstratesEchoes Illustrates Links Portrays Reinforces Reiterates Reflects	Is made awareIs informedIs told Learns Discovers Realises

Easy peasy. 8 marks all round. We’ll try this out on Thursday!

Miss O.