Q2d · Writer’s effect: past paper questions
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- 0990/11 · May/June 2026 · Q2d[15]
Reread paragraphs 3 and 10. ¢ Paragraph 3 begins ‘Thick rain now descended ...’ and is about locating the restaurant. ¢ Paragraph 10 begins ‘The array of fragrances ...’ and is about the food Nagare served Hideji. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs. Choose th...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2026 · Q2d[15]
Reread paragraphs 8 and 9. ¢ Paragraph 8 begins ‘I run my hands ...’ and is about Mina’s reactions to the adult rhino. * Paragraph 9 begins “The world needs action ...’ and is about Mina’s memories of her first day volunteering at the sanctuary. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effec...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2025 · Q2d[15]
Reread paragraphs 1 and 8. • • Paragraph 1 begins ‘The blue and red streaks …’ and describes Q’s arrival. Paragraph 8 begins ‘“I want 100 each …’ and is about Q’s experience in the store. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs. Choose three examples of words or p...
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2025 · Q2d[15]
Reread paragraphs 3 and 7. • • Paragraph 3 begins ‘From this distance … ’ and is about the wreck. Paragraph 7 begins ‘Treasure hunting … ’ and is about the egg cases of fish. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs. Choose three examples of words or phrases from e...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2025 · Q2d[15]
Reread paragraphs 5 and 6. • • Paragraph 5 begins ‘Our world ...’ and describes the inside of the bus. Paragraph 6 begins ‘That bus ...’ and describes where, when and how the bus travelled. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs. Choose three examples of words or...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2d[15]
Re-read paragraphs 1 and 2. • • Paragraph 1 begins ‘Whenever Celia, the lead elephant, ...’ and is about Celia and her elephant babies visiting the narrator and Lawrence’s home on River Game Reserve. Paragraph 2 begins ‘Celia has a soft spot ...’ and is about Celia’s attitude to Lawrence. Explain how the writer uses la...
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2024 · Q2d[15]
Re-read paragraphs 8 and 11. • • Paragraph 8 begins ‘In theory lessons, ...’ and is about riding on the snow and ice. Paragraph 11 begins ‘The most memorable ’ and is about the writer’s feelings that night. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs. Choose three exa...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2024 · Q2d[15]
Re-read paragraphs 6 and 13. • • Paragraph 6 begins ‘I want to tell them ...’ and is about the writer’s first impressions on arriving at the village of Siurung. Paragraph 13 begins ‘A family trek ...’ and is about the writer’s feelings once the wedding festivities are over. Explain how the writer uses language to conve...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2023 · Q2c[3]
Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Rohaan’s feelings when he first sees the cave entrance. Use your own words in your explanation. He looked at what was left of the rock face. A gaping hole stared defiantly back at him, as if inviting a stand-off. Rohaan dropped his eyes to break the...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2023 · Q2d[15]
Re-read paragraphs 5 and 10. • • Paragraph 5 begins ‘In the garden ’ and is about how Rohaan becomes momentarily covered by ivy when it suddenly comes loose from the rock. Paragraph 10 begins ‘Armed now with a torch ’ and is about Rohaan’s first experiences as he enters the cave. Explain how the writer uses language to...
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2023 · Q2c[3]
Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests her attitude during the interview. Use your own words in your explanation. I was sitting, star-struck, in the Southland FM’s Invercargill studio, marvelling at radio host Rach’s seemingly exotic accent. I already loved the way that people here prono...
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2023 · Q2d[15]
Re-read paragraphs 7 and 12. • • Paragraph 7 begins ‘We discussed the attractions ...’ and is about Anna’s feelings ahead of the run. Paragraph 12 begins ‘No, I’d no idea ...’ and is about the natural landscape Anna encountered on the trail. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2022 · Q2c[3]
Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests the dance teacher’s happiness at Veda’s performance. Use your own words in your explanation. My dance teacher’s stick clatters heavily to the floor. He claps spontaneously. ‘Perform like that and you’re sure to win.’ I can see tears brimming like de...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2022 · Q2d[15]
Re-read paragraphs 9 and 12. • • Paragraph 9 begins ‘I think back ... ’ and is about Veda’s memories of what her grandmother said about the early evidence of her dancing ability. Paragraph 12 begins ‘I leap and land ... ’ and is about Veda practising for her dance competition while her teacher taps the beat. Explain ho...
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2022 · Q2c[3]
Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests their feelings about Sam’s approach to training for the Ironman event. Use your own words in your explanation. There was so much laundry (‘different road conditions’) so much extra food (‘fuel’) and so much gear (multiple pairs of goggles with diffe...
See it on the paper → - 0990/11 · May/June 2022 · Q2d[15]
Re-read paragraphs 10 and 12. • Paragraph 10 begins ‘Because it’s there people’s views. ’ and is about the writer’s reactions to other • Paragraph 12 begins ‘Having said all that of the race. ’ and is about the writer’s feelings at the end Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in t...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2022 · Q2c[3]
Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests that other boats might be better suited to the planned journey. Use your own words in your explanation. My inflatable kayak would be the smallest boat to attempt this distance, an impertinent toy compared to the crafted cedar-log-dugout canoes paddl...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · May/June 2022 · Q2d[15]
Re-read paragraphs 4 and 8. • Paragraph 4 begins ‘Looking at ’ and is about the choice of route for the journey. • Paragraph 8 begins ‘He sneered ’ and gives a description of the kayak. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs. Choose three examples of words or phr...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2021 · Q2c[3]
Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests the father’s experiences and feelings as he starts the sharp incline on the hill. Use your own words in your explanation. I can see my own contorted expression, looking out, gargoyle-like, over the bike handlebars, forming part of that ‘family enter...
See it on the paper → - 0990/12 · October/November 2021 · Q2d[15]
Re-read paragraphs 2 and 12. • Paragraph 2 begins ‘Time for another ’ and is about the father trying to drink some water. • Paragraph 12 begins ‘The steep road ahead. ’ and is about the father’s feelings about the road Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs. Choo...
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Reread paragraphs 3 and 7. • Paragraph 3 begins ‘From this distance …’ and is about the wreck. • Paragraph 7 begins ‘Treasure hunting …’ and is about the egg cases of fish. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs. Choose three examples of words or phrases from each paragraph to support your answer. Your choices should include the use of ima...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0990/11 Q2(d) (Cambridge)
Reread paragraphs 5 and 6. • Paragraph 5 begins ‘Our world ...’ and describes the inside of the bus. • Paragraph 6 begins ‘That bus ...’ and describes where, when and how the bus travelled. Explain how the writer uses language to convey meaning and to create effect in these paragraphs. Choose three examples of words or phrases from each paragraph to support your answer. Your choices should inclu...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0990/12 Q2(d) (Cambridge)
Use one example from the text below to explain how the writer suggests Rohaan’s feelings when he first sees the cave entrance. He looked at what was left of the rock face. A gaping hole stared defiantly back at him, as if inviting a stand-off. Rohaan dropped his eyes to break the gaze and received an immense surprise. Half a metre from the base was the floor of a cave entrance. It was surely invi...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0990/12 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
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