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Text 1 QA<br />

(contd.)<br />

(iii) The New Yorker has been described as a magazine that informs, entertains and<br />

comments. Based on your reading of the written extract above, would you agree with<br />

this description? Support your answer with reference to both the content and style of<br />

the written text. (20)<br />

Candidates are free to agree and/or disagree with this v<strong>ie</strong>w, but should address all three elements –<br />

“informs, entertains and comments” (though not necessarily equally).<br />

Candidates should refer to both the content and style of the written text (though, again, not<br />

necessarily equally).<br />

Mark ex 20 by reference to the criteria for assessment.<br />

A+ B C D E-<br />

20 marks 20 – 17 14 11 8 7 – 0<br />

Possible points:<br />

- informs: factual information – definition and history of the cliff-hanger through a var<strong>ie</strong>ty of media<br />

- entertains: range of interesting references, appealing imagery, humorous style<br />

- comments: opinions expressed through a var<strong>ie</strong>ty of thought-provoking v<strong>ie</strong>ws Etc.<br />

4

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