Q2 — Language analysis

Question (8 marks): How does the writer use language to convey the atmosphere of the marketplace in lines 11–24? You should refer to words and phrases, language techniques, and sentence forms.

Mark scheme (AO2):

• Level 4 (7–8 marks): Perceptive, detailed analysis. Judicious range of textual references. Sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology (e.g. asyndeton, plosive alliteration, sensory imagery, declarative).
• Level 3 (5–6): Clear, relevant explanation. Range of references. Accurate use of terminology.
• Level 2 (3–4): Some understanding and comment. Some references. Some terminology.
• Level 1 (1–2): Simple awareness. Limited references and terminology.
• 0 marks: No valid response.
• Top-band responses must address all three prompts: word/phrase choice, technique, sentence form. They explain layered effect on the reader, not just identify.