Paper 2 - Writing (3)

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Question 1

The following article is from a website aimed at teenagers.

Article Extract:
"The new 'Zest' phone is here, and it's a game-changer! Forget those clunky old phones – Zest boasts a lightning-fast processor, a stunning camera, and a battery that lasts all day. Plus, the sleek design will have everyone asking where you got it. It's the must-have gadget of the year! Pre-order yours now and get a free pair of wireless earbuds!"

Discuss how the language used in this article effectively targets its intended audience. Consider the linguistic features employed and their impact on the reader.

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Question 1

Analyze the ways in which writers’ and speakers’ choices of form, structure and language produce meaning and style in a text or speech you have studied.

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Question 2

Some critics argue that the form of a text is merely a superficial device, and that the content is what truly matters. To what extent do you agree with this assessment, using examples from texts you have studied?