Sample Question 2 (Language Paper 2)


Beast of Bodmin Moor

 -aim to make 3 detailed points
-each point needs to be closely related to the precise word choice of the writer

 "great, yellow, black-slitted orbs were caught in the headlines"

 Here the eyes of the beast are mentioned without reference to eyes which gives the beast an air of mystery. 'Great' and 'yellow' imply that the beast is enormous, and suggest that it is a monster and not to be found in the natural animal kingdom. Moreover, black-slitted yellow eyes have connotations of evil, suggesting that the beast is malevolent and bent on destruction. "Orb" further intensifies the impression of other worldliness.
"coarse, raven-black coat"
Coarse implies rough and unpleasant to the touch which makes the beast seem repulsive. Ravens are associated with violence and aggression, intensifying the impression of the beast as menacing and frightening. Coat makes it seem like the beast has the stereotypical cloak of an evil villain in a fairytale. 

"Curved snake of a tail"If one has ever studied the dynamics of animal body language then they would be familiar with the concept that when the curvature of an animals tail points upwards they are on the prowl before an attack. This therefore is significant because it emphasizes the impression that the beast is highly volatile. The use of 'snake' in relation to the beast is significant due to its biblical subtext and the fall of man at the hands of the devious snake. 

 "unhurried, sinuous fluid movement"'unhurried' makes the beast seem relaxed and at ease despite its detested reputation in its surrounding community. 'sinuous' relates to the aforementioned use of 'curved' and "rounded". Also this makes the beast seem elegant and in control. 'fluid movement' highlights the suddenness and unpredictable nature of the encounter.  

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  1. Anonymous23 September 2021 at 02:56

    I love it when you call me señorita
    I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya
    But every touch is ooh, la-la-la
    It's true, la-la-la
    Ooh, I should be running
    Ooh, you keep me coming for ya
    Land in Miami
    The air was hot from summer rain
    Sweat dripping off me
    Before I even knew her name, la-la-la
    It felt like ooh, la-la-la
    Yeah, no
    Sapphire moonlight
    We danced for hours in the sand
    Tequila sunrise
    Her body fit right in my hands, la-la-la
    It felt like ooh, la-la-la, yeah
    I love it when you call me señorita
    I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya
    But every touch is ooh, la-la-la
    It's true, la-la-la
    Ooh, I should be running
    Ooh, you know I love it when you call me señorita
    I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave ya
    But every touch is ooh, la-la-la
    It's true, la-la-la
    Ooh, I should be running
    Ooh, you keep me coming for ya
    Locked in the hotel
    There's just some things that never change
    You say we're just friends
    But friends don't know the way you taste, la-la-la
    'Cause you know it's been a long time coming
    Don't you let me fall, oh
    Ooh, when your lips undress me
    Hooked on your tongue
    Ooh, love, your kiss is deadly
    Don't stop
    I love it when you call me señorita
    I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya
    But every touch is ooh, la-la-la
    It's true, la-la-la
    Ooh, I should be running
    Ooh, you know I love it when you call me señorita
    I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave ya
    But every touch is ooh, la-la-la
    It's true, la-la-la (true, la-la)
    Ooh, I should be running
    Ooh, you keep me coming for ya
    All along I've been coming for ya (for ya)
    And I hope it meant something to ya (ooh)
    Call my name, I'll be coming for ya
    Coming for ya, coming for ya, coming for ya
    For ya
    For ya (oh, she loves it when I call)
    For ya
    Ooh, I should be running
    Ooh, you keep me coming for ya

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