What do you need to do to pass question 2 for the Media non-fiction paper?

Identify the devices being used. Explain how they work together to create meaning. Aim to write about at least three of the devices in under 12 minutes.

Those devices again

Images/photos/pictures that emphasise an idea Similes and metaphors Short sentences for impact Hyperbole Allusion (reference to something famous outside the text) Expert advice Statistics and figures Emotive language Direct speech (actual quotes from real people!) Imagery (creating pictures in our minds with words) Humour

Your task is to explain how the image works with the headline and the text to get a message across.
Identify what the message is. Identify at least three devices being used to get the message across. One from the headline One from the image One (or three) from the text itself.

The mark scheme criteria

Band 4 Engage in detail with the text Offer perceptive explanations on the thoughts and feelings expressed in the text more than just one or two ideas Use appropriate quotations to support your ideas. Band 3 Show a clear understanding of the text Clearly explains the thoughts and feelings of the text Use quotations or references in the text to support ideas Band 2 Some engagement Some comments on thoughts and feelings Uses some relevant quotes from text to support ideas.