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Quick questions on Comparing two extracts explained: N(A)-Level Music
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how do they relate?Show answer
The marker wants to see both similarities and differences, balanced, not a paragraph on Extract X followed by a separate paragraph on Extract Y. The skill is to compare the same thing across both.
What is the elements to compare?Show answer
Use the elements of music as a checklist, comparing each one across both extracts:
What are only listing differences?Show answer
A balanced answer also names genuine similarities. Find at least one thing the extracts share.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain why you should compare the same element across both extracts. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
List four elements you could use to structure a comparison. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Give one signposting phrase for a difference and one for a similarity, and use each in a short sentence. [3 marks]
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