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4.9 Refer to TEXT D. Consider the words ‘A grotesque apple a day keeps the doctor away as well.’ Rewrite the intended meaning of this sentence, using your own words and avoiding any figurative language. (2)

QUESTION 4: VISUAL LITERACY AND EDITING Refer to TEXTS B, C, D and E to answer the following questions. Right-click on the buttons below to open each text in a new tab. TEXT B   TEXT C    TEXT D     TEXT E    

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4.4 Refer to TEXT B. Provide a synonym for the word ‘stellar’ in the third line of the review. (1)

1.2 In your own words, explain what you think the writer means when they write, ‘It urges rapid action, yet we all twitter whilst the planet burns!’ (Paragraph 1) (2)

4.6 Refer to TEXT B. Consider the words in parenthesis in the review: ‘(Another spoiler alert … all that hummus … going to waste … a crime.)’ Account for the writer’s use of ellipses here. (2)

2.4 The tone of the final line is ambiguous. Discuss two different ways the reader could interpret it. Make reference to relevant parts of the poem in your response.            (4)

1.7 Comment on the effect of the writer’s adjectives ‘pre-loved’ and ‘vintage’ (paragraph 7). (2)

3.2 Comment on how the poet’s diction in line 3 (‘a rusty shadow’) creates an image for the reader. (3)

4.1 Refer to TEXT A. Discuss how TEXT A attracts the attention and interest of the viewers. Refer to at least two aspects. (3)