1) What is the main purpose of Paper 2, Section A? a) To write a creative story b) To compare and analyse non-fiction texts c) To analyse a literary extract d) To summarise a fictional plot 2) In Question 1 (4 marks), what skill is mainly being tested? a) Evaluating the writer’s methods b) Identifying explicit information c) Summarising differences d) Comparing viewpoints 3) In the language question, which of these would get you the most marks? a) Explaining the writer’s viewpoint clearly using quotations b) Retelling the source’s events in order c) Describing how you feel about the topic d) Listing language features without explanation 4) What type of writing is expected for Section B? a) Narrative writing b) Descriptive writing c) Transactional writing (e.g., letters, speeches, articles) d) Scriptwriting 5) Which of the following is NOT a key feature of transactional writing? a) Clear purpose, audience, and form b) Informal, chatty style in all tasks c) Use of persuasive devices (e.g., rhetorical questions, facts, opinions) d) Structuring ideas logically in paragraphs 6) If the question asks you to write a letter to a newspaper editor, what should you include? a) A made-up address at the top b) An imaginative story about a hero c) A greeting (e.g., "Dear Editor") and a formal tone d) Lots of speech dialogue 7) Which acronym can help you remember key persuasive techniques for Section B? a) STEAL b) PEEL c) DAFORREST (Direct address, Anecdote, Facts, Opinions, Rhetorical questions, Repetition, Emotive language, Statistics, Triples) d) SOAPSTONE 8) To engage your reader from the beginning, what COULD you start an article or speech with? a) An introduction to your life b) A simile c) A difference between the texts. d) A statistic, rhetorical question or an anecdote. 9) When writing a speech, what feature should you include? a) A full address and sign-off b) A clear spoken voice, rhetorical questions, and direct address to the audience c) A plot twist and characters d) Stage directions 10) Which of the following is the best example of a rhetorical device? a) "In conclusion, the facts clearly show..." b) "How can we stand by and do nothing?" c) "I will now explain the history of recycling." d) Do you agree? 11) Which technique is used here: "Hundreds of innocent animals suffer every day because of our carelessness"? a) Statistical evidence b) Emotive language c) Anecdote d) Figurative language 12) Which of the following would best end a persuasive article? a) "Anyway, that’s all I've got to say!" b) B) "It is clear that change is urgently needed — and it must start now." c) "I’m sorry if I bored you with all this information." d) "Whatever happens, happens." 13) Why is tone important in non-fiction writing? a) It shows how strong your handwriting is b) It helps to match your writing style to your audience and purpose c) It makes your work longer d) It helps you avoid writing paragraphs 14) Which statistic is more effective? a) "Exactly 1,234,567 people agree with me — and counting!" b) "Every person in the world thinks homework is a bad thing" c) "99.9% of people believe that pineapple is the worst pizza topping." d) "According to recent studies, 1 in 4 adults experience mental health problems each year."

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