Re-read paragraph 5, which contains expressions telling us about (a) how Hetta's brother spoke to her, and (b) the otter. 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 (Oct/Nov 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] Meaning: (Will / he) spoke / shouted abruptly / tersely / sharply / bluntly / angrily / bossily / in temper // burst out (in anger / angrily) // abruptly quieted / silenced Hetta / his sister / her
2. [1] Effect: Will / he is impatient / annoyed (with Hetta) / irritated (by Hetta) / has had enough (of Hetta) // (to show) impatience / irritation // Will / he is anxious / worried / tense (about the otter) // Will / he is taking his feelings out on Hetta // Will / he is unsympathetic / insensitive / quick-tempered
3. Accept her / his sister / she for Hetta
4. [1] Meaning: (the otter / it was) wrapped / cuddled / rolled up / covered (up) (in the towel)
5. [1] Effect: (the otter / it was) being treated like a baby / gently / carefully // (the otter / it was) being cared for / comforted / (made to feel) safe / protected // (the otter / it was) fragile / vulnerable // (it shows that) Will cares (about it / the otter) // Will had sympathy (for the otter / it)