Answer

The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the endings of stories and you can compare how effective endings are in The End Of Something and on other story.

The focus needs to be on endings.

1 – Introduction What are you going to do?

You are going to consider the use of endings and compare how an effective ending is created.

2 – The Endings Write about the ending of ‘The End Of Something’ and one other story.

Don’t just narrate what happens but comment on what happens in the ending.

Why is the ending important?

Why is the ending effective?

3 - Writer’s Methods

What methods do the writers use to create this setting.

Consider language, imagery, description.

Think about the tone and structure.

Link the ending to the rest of the story – is it an effective ending for these specific endings?

4 – Conclusion

Come to a firm conclusion. Use your analysis of the endings of the two stories to explain the methods used and decide whether or not they make an effective ending.

REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.