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Paper - One - Guide - Ib English

The document provides guidance on how to structure a response to Paper 1. It recommends including an introduction that identifies the text type, its elements, intended audience, and purpose. The body should analyze 5 elements of style used by the author using the PEEL method: Point out the device and its effect, provide Evidence by quoting the text, Explain how the device creates that effect and its impact on the reader, and Link the device to the audience and purpose. The conclusion should critically evaluate the devices' effects, identify the most powerful, discuss how meaning is conveyed explicitly and subtly, and the overall impact on the reader's feelings.

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Paper - One - Guide - Ib English

The document provides guidance on how to structure a response to Paper 1. It recommends including an introduction that identifies the text type, its elements, intended audience, and purpose. The body should analyze 5 elements of style used by the author using the PEEL method: Point out the device and its effect, provide Evidence by quoting the text, Explain how the device creates that effect and its impact on the reader, and Link the device to the audience and purpose. The conclusion should critically evaluate the devices' effects, identify the most powerful, discuss how meaning is conveyed explicitly and subtly, and the overall impact on the reader's feelings.

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Paper 1 - Revision

How to structure your paper 1 response

Introduction
T​ext type - identify the text type
E​lements of the text type - What are the specific features that tell you about the text type
A​udience - who is the intended audience (age/gender/ethnicity/geography/culture/profession)
P​urpose - Does the text persuade / inform / entertain / educate / warn / encourage
C​ontext - Is there a specific context? Is it applicable in other contexts?

Body
Elements of style used by the author - Identify 5
If the text has image and text - choose from both image and text.
Image - Stylistic device specific to the text ( Layout/color/space/camera/light/symbols)
Language/ text - literary devices
DO THE PEEL FOR EACH DEVICE

Device 1
Point - how does the device create an effect
Evidence - give an example from the text (quote)
Explain - clearly show how the device created effect - this must be convincing - include the
effect on the reader - effect here is the emotional experience for the reader. How does it
create meaning for the readers?
Link - to the audience / purpose or theme

Device 2
Point - how does the device create an effect
Evidence - give an example from the text (quote)
Explain - clearly show how the device created effect - this must be convincing - include the
effect on the reader - effect here is the emotional experience for the reader.How does it create
meaning for the readers?
Link - to the audience / purpose or theme

Device 3
Point - how does the device create an effect
Evidence - give an example from the text (quote)
Explain - clearly show how the device created effect - this must be convincing - include the
effect on the reader - effect here is the emotional experience for the reader.How does it create
meaning for the readers?
Link - to the audience / purpose or theme

Device 4
Point - how does the device create an effect
Evidence - give an example from the text (quote)
Explain - clearly show how the device created effect - this must be convincing - include the
effect on the reader - effect here is the emotional experience for the reader.How does it create
meaning for the readers?
Link - to the audience / purpose or theme

Device 5
Point - how does the device create an effect
Evidence - give an example from the text (quote)
Explain - clearly show how the device created effect - this must be convincing - include the
effect on the reader - effect here is the emotional experience for the reader.How does it create
meaning for the readers?
Link - to the audience / purpose or theme

Conclusion
Critically evaluate the effect of the devices. Which device is most convincing and powerful.
Where does the text get its power and effect from?
How do some devices bring out the subtle meaning? What is more explicit?
How does it make the reader feel overall?

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