Re-read paragraphs 3 and 5, which contain phrases telling us about (a) the writer's attitude to the kittens and (b) the writer's phone call with her sister. Give: • the meaning of each expression as it is used in the passage • the effect of each expression as it is used in the passage.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] 9(a) Meaning: she cuddled / hugged / petted the kittens / them // she put her face into their fur / paws
2. [1] 9(a) Effect: either focus on the writer or the kittens Shows her joy / exuberance / excitement // Shows the newness / innocence of the kittens // shows the kittens were newly born
3. [1] 9(b) Meaning: they remembered being in the garage with the kittens / when the kittens were born
4. [1] 9(b) Effect: either focus on the memories of their childhood or present sadness because the cat is dead / childhood is over Shows that they were happy / nostalgic remembering when the kittens were born // their happy childhood days Shows their current sadness that the cat died // their sadness that childhood days have gone