english

Often in the English GCSE exam you are asked to compare two articles, evaluating which is the most effective for a particular purpose.

Usually you will be directed to examine:

• Presentation

• Language

• Content

The following is a list of the sorts of things you should be looking for when commenting on a text. It is not an exhaustive list, but should cover the main areas.

Remember that the key to getting a good mark is not identifying these things; it…