English Literature SL

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Question 1 of 10

Hard25 marks

Direct Address and Poetic Meaning

Discuss how direct address to abstract concepts, absent figures, or readers is used to develop themes and create emotional resonance in the work of at least two poets you have studied.

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Question 2 of 10

Hard25 marks

Power Dynamics in Dramatic Space

Analyze how the use of vertical space and character positioning is employed to explore power relationships in the work of at least two playwrights you have studied.

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Question 3 of 10

Hard25 marks

Time and Memory in Non-Fiction

Analyze how the manipulation of chronology and temporal structure shapes meaning and reader experience in at least two works of non-fiction prose you have studied.

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Question 4 of 10

Medium25 marks

Emotional Impact in Non-Fiction

Analyze how authors of non-fiction use narrative techniques to evoke empathy or moral judgment in at least two works you have studied.

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Question 5 of 10

Hard25 marks

Delayed Revelations in Narrative Structure

Analyze how the deliberate withholding of information affects plot development and character portrayal in at least two prose works you have studied.

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Question 6 of 10

Medium25 marks

Sensory Detail and Emotional Resonance in Poetry

Discuss how sensory imagery and detailed observations are used to create emotional impact in the work of at least two poets you have studied.

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Question 7 of 10

Medium25 marks

Parallel Narratives in Drama

Analyze how the use of parallel or contrasting storylines contributes to character development and thematic depth in at least two dramatic works you have studied.

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