Re-read paragraphs 3 and 5 which contain phrases about the relationship between Lila and the writer. Explain: • the meaning of the phrases as they are used in the passage • the effect on the writer suggested by the phrases as they are used in the passage.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] (a) Meaning: Lila / she was the / a leader / guide // Lila / she was in charge / planned everything / was organised / prepared
2. [1] (a) Effect on the writer: the writer looked up to / admired Lila // had confidence in / relied on / trusted Lila // Lila was the writer's hero / role model // she felt secure / confident / reassured
3. [1] (b) Meaning: Lila / she was deciding whether or not to talk to the writer about something / tell the writer something // she wanted to tell her something but didn't know if she should / didn't know how to
4. [1] (b) Effect on the writer: (The writer feels that) Lila was feeling awkward / guilty / uneasy // (The writer feels) shut out from Lila's thoughts / that something is wrong / that Lila is hiding something