Re-read paragraphs 4 and 6, which contain sentences telling us about the writer. Give: • the meaning of each sentence as it is used in the passage • the effect of each sentence as it is used in the passage.

Mark scheme

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

1. [1] (a) Meaning: In order to score the mark, candidates have to include reference to both 'every time' and 'blame'. Candidates can EITHER (i) restructure the rhetorical question into a statement and recast ‘every time' or 'blame' Examples: My mother always blamed me = 1 / Every time, my mother said it was my fault = 1 OR (ii) repeat the rhetorical question structure and recast both 'every time' and 'blame' Examples: Without fail who did my mother hold responsible? = 1 / Who did my mother always accuse? = 1
2. [1] (a) Effect: (shows he feels) it isn't fair / he isn't fairly treated / it's unjust // he feels / he is frustrated / annoyed / angry / irritated / fed up / unhappy / upsetting / weary / exasperated // he has a lot of responsibility // his mother expects too much of him / favours his sister. Allow the effect on the reader: the reader / we feel(s) sympathy / unfairness / injustice / bad for him.
3. [1] (b) Meaning: he couldn't move (forward / back) / didn't move // he was unable to move / immobilised // he stood still / was still / at a standstill. Note: allow other images e.g. he froze / was frozen / he was rooted to the spot
4. [1] (b) Effect: (to show) he was frightened / terrified / scared / shocked / horrified / helpless / powerless / fearful / afraid / panic-stricken. Allow the effect on the reader: the reader / we feel(s) tension / suspense // it creates tension / suspense. Accept single-word answers here: horror / fear / suspense.