ccea english language

for task two and four i would focus on language devices, structure and tense. for language devices, make sure you're able to identify and spell the devices. the easiest way to practice this is try print some past papers but instead of writing full answers you can just try underline and label devices used. go over the spelling of devices too, and know the difference in them (eg a metaphor vs a simile or an oxymoron vs juxtaposition). for structure, focus on sentence length and the beginning/ending of a piece. a lot of short sentences can also be monosyllabic so make sure to check if there's any! the beginning and ending can have some really good techniques (does it begin in media res, or end on a cliffhanger?). for tense, you don't really have to comment on it if it is in past tense but make sure to identify if it's it present tense and comment on it then (however it is quite unlikely). first person narration can also be good to comment on especially if the piece is trying to persuade you towards/against something as it builds a rapport with the reader. my biggest downfall was always being too vague, so be as specific as possible with analysis!! avoid words like it (what is the it?) and comment on what it makes the reader think, and makes the reader feel. but honestly, don't overthink it. also, i recommend completing task two and four before tasks three and five. i found the best way to work it was to write about all the big techniques and important points i had for two and four, do three and five, then go back to two and four to expand and get any more i missed