(b) Explain question” the writer asks in lines 7–9 about “the “other forms of culture”. 1 U 3. Read lines 23–30. (a) What is ironic about the situation described by the writer in lines 23–26 (“In the typical game . . . homework.”)? 2 U (b) In lines 26–30 (“You often . . . show.”), what distinction does the writer make between video games and forms of popular “most entertainment”? 3 U 4. Read lines 31–45. (a) According to the writer, why is so important to the “reward” learning process involved in playing video games? 2 U 5. Read lines 46–54. (a) Give two criticisms the writer makes of the content of video games. 2 U 6. How does the example of algebra or of chess illustrate the point the writer is making in lines 55–61? ANALYSIS QUESTIONS WRITER’S USE OF LANGUAGE Remember: when answering questions which ask you to comment upon the use of language’ you can discuss word choice, sentence structure, ‘writer’s imagery or tone. (Play to your strengths!) Top Tips: Generally... you need to & EXPLAIN. If answering word choice select a SINGLE word to comment on. – Follow as... so too...’ formula to answer questions on imagery. ‘Just For sentence structure, identify a feature and explain the impact it has on that part of the passage. With tone, identify the tone and then select a word/phrase from the passage that elicits this tone and explain why.
(b) Explain “the question” the writer asks in lines 7–9 about “other forms of culture”. 3. Read lines 23–30. (a) What is ironic about the situation described by the writer in lines 23–26 (“In the typical game . . . homework.”)? (b) In lines 26–30 (“You often . . . show.”), what distinction does the writer make between video games and “most forms of popular entertainment”? 4. Read lines 31–45. (a) According to the writer, why is “reward” so important to the learning process involved in playing video games? 5. Read lines 46–54. (a) Give two criticisms the writer makes of the content of video games. 6. How does the example of algebra or of chess illustrate the point the writer is making in lines 55–61? 1 U 2 U 3 U 2 U 2 U ANALYSIS QUESTIONS WRITER’S USE OF LANGUAGE Remember: when answering questions which ask you to comment upon the ‘writer’s use of language’ you can discuss word choice, sentence structure, imagery or tone. (Play to your strengths!) Top Tips: Generally... you need to & EXPLAIN. If answering word choice – select a SINGLE word to comment on. Follow ‘Just as... so too...’ formula to answer questions on imagery. For sentence structure, identify a feature and explain the impact it has on that part of the passage. With tone, identify the tone and then select a word/phrase from the passage that elicits this tone and explain why.
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