Paper 1: Comparative Commentary
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Paper 1 Rubric
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What is the Paper 1?
Paper 1 contains two pairs of previously unseen texts for comparative analysis. The pairing could include two non-literary texts or one literary and one non-literary text. There will never be two literary texts in a pair. Each pair will be linked in such a way that invites investigation of similarities and differences. Students are instructed to compare and analyse one of the pairs of texts, including comments on the similarities and
differences between the texts, the significance of any possible contexts, audience and purpose, and the use of linguistic and literary devices.
A pair may include complete pieces of writing or extracts from longer pieces, or a combination of these. The provenance of all texts will be clearly indicated. One of the two pairs may include one visual text. This could be an image with or without written text. The texts for analysis are not necessarily related to specific parts of the syllabus. The links between texts will be varied and could include theme, genre features or narrative stance.
Students are required to analyse, compare and comment on the texts in the light of their understanding of audience and purpose. In order to achieve this, students need to analyse structure, language and style in addition to aspects such as text type, context, bias and/or ideological position. The comparative analysis should be continuous and structured, include relevant examples from the texts and be balanced in its comments on the similarities and differences between the texts. Rather than simply listing formal aspects, students should focus on how such aspects are used to create particular effects.
Paper 1 contains two pairs of previously unseen texts for comparative analysis. The pairing could include two non-literary texts or one literary and one non-literary text. There will never be two literary texts in a pair. Each pair will be linked in such a way that invites investigation of similarities and differences. Students are instructed to compare and analyse one of the pairs of texts, including comments on the similarities and
differences between the texts, the significance of any possible contexts, audience and purpose, and the use of linguistic and literary devices.
A pair may include complete pieces of writing or extracts from longer pieces, or a combination of these. The provenance of all texts will be clearly indicated. One of the two pairs may include one visual text. This could be an image with or without written text. The texts for analysis are not necessarily related to specific parts of the syllabus. The links between texts will be varied and could include theme, genre features or narrative stance.
Students are required to analyse, compare and comment on the texts in the light of their understanding of audience and purpose. In order to achieve this, students need to analyse structure, language and style in addition to aspects such as text type, context, bias and/or ideological position. The comparative analysis should be continuous and structured, include relevant examples from the texts and be balanced in its comments on the similarities and differences between the texts. Rather than simply listing formal aspects, students should focus on how such aspects are used to create particular effects.
Tools for analysis
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Analysis According to Text Type
Image Analysis
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Cartoon Analysis: What tools is the cartoonist using to make a point?
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In addition, there are five main tools used by cartoonists:
- exaggeration - Cartoonists will overdo physical characteristics of people or things in order to make a point.
- labeling - Objects or people are often labeled by cartoonists to make it clear exactly what they stand for.
- symbolism - Objects are used to stand for larger concepts or ideas.
- analogy - Cartoonists will 'draw' a comparison between two unlike things.
- irony - The difference between the way things are and the way things should be.
Exemplars - Paper 1
Exemplar paragraph: Look at structure and use of terminology in a comparative analysis
Texts: "The Good Wife's Guide" and a John Bull image |
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Tools for structuring a Paper 1
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Steps to writing an argument/claim (i.e. thesis statement and topic sentences) |
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Example argument: While text 1 encourages its audience to conform to gender stereotypes in order to create a stable society, text 2 argues against this flawed perception and challenges its audience to shift its perspective on gender equality. |
When writing thesis statements, consider these questions:
- By comparing the texts, what is exposed about the issue or topic?
- Through a comparison of both texts, what do we see being criticized?
- By comparing the two texts, what do we better understand or see as a big difference within the topic?
- Steps to a Paper 1:
- What is the topic or issue addressed in both texts?
- How do both texts deal with or address this issue?
- Identify 3-4 big ideas, themes, or aspects of the texts
- Write a thesis statement
- Write 3-4 topic sentences. How should you arrange the arguments? Does your final topic sentence have the "so what?" factor? (the culminating/most important idea).
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Definitions:
Burlesque - a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation; mockery by caricature
Farce - highly exaggerated and funny situations, often through physical humour, deliberate absurdity, bawdy jokes and drunkenness to make people laugh
Incongruity - out of place
Double entendre - a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risque or indecent.
Parataxis (also known as asyndeton *hint - opposite of polysyndeton*) - a literary technique in which writing or speaking favours short, simple sentences. Clauses are placed side by side usually without conjunctions.
Mise en Scene
Composition
Framing
Camera Angle
Colour
Lighting
Burlesque - a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation; mockery by caricature
Farce - highly exaggerated and funny situations, often through physical humour, deliberate absurdity, bawdy jokes and drunkenness to make people laugh
Incongruity - out of place
Double entendre - a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risque or indecent.
Parataxis (also known as asyndeton *hint - opposite of polysyndeton*) - a literary technique in which writing or speaking favours short, simple sentences. Clauses are placed side by side usually without conjunctions.
Mise en Scene
Composition
Framing
Camera Angle
Colour
Lighting
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