The 2017 GCSE English Language Paper 2 focuses on analyzing language, effects, and structure in literary texts. Section A examines Laurie Lee′s Cider with Rosie and Dylan Thomas′s A Child’s Christmas in Wales, prompting students to analyze vivid descriptions and thematic contrasts, such as winter experiences and childhood perspectives. Section B offers creative writing tasks, including crafting a story titled The Winter’s Day or reflecting on the impact of weather on personal experiences. The paper evaluates analytical skills, creativity, and clarity in expressing ideas.