Length: 2 hours

Reading time: 10 minutes

You MUST answer THREE questions.

• You will be required to read a number of texts (3 – 4) of different types. The texts may include visual material.

• You will be required to write short responses. The questions will become increasingly challenging, requiring you to write responses that show greater depth of understanding.

• You will be required to compose an extended text in response to the question given.

• You will need to respond to the elements of the question which will indicate a text type, an audience and a defined purpose.

• You will write one extended response, either argument or creative drawing on your Area of Study prescribed text, the Stimulus booklet and your related material.

All questions are of equal value: 15 marks

Each question must be written in a separate examination booklet.

Length: 2 hours

Reading time: 5 minutes

You MUST answer THREE questions.

A comparative study of text and context

In Module A, you must reflect understanding of

• the nature of the module: a comparative study of text and context

• the concepts involved in the elective you have studied: 'transformations'; 'in the wild'

• the relevant terminology for the module and your elective.

Examination questions can loosely be described as falling into

• the argument style of response (the traditional essay) or

• the creative response.

Critical study of texts

In Module B, you must reflect understanding of

• your specific text

• the literary and cultural value of the text

• the ways in which your text has been read, received and valued in a range of contexts

• evaluating these responses to your text.

Examination questions can loosely be described as falling into

• the argument style of response (the traditional essay) or

• the creative response.

Representation and text

In Module C, you must reflect understanding of

• the nature of the module: representation and text

• the concepts involved in the elective you have studied: 'telling the truth'; 'powerplay'; history and memory

• the relevant terminology for the module and your elective.

You will need to refer to materials of your own choosing.

Examination questions can loosely be described as falling into

• the argument style of response (the traditional essay) or

• the creative response.

All questions require an extended response.

All questions are of equal value: 15 marks

Each question must be written in a separate examination booklet.

Length: 2 hours

Reading time: 5 minutes

You MUST answer THREE questions.

Experience through language

You must reflect your understanding of:

• the uses of a particular aspect of language

• written, spoken and visual language

• impact of language in shaping our perception and understanding of others and the world

You will need to refer to materials of your own choosing.

Examination questions can loosely be described as falling into

• the argument style of response (the traditional essay) or

• the creative response.

Close study of text

You will be required to demonstrate:

• a detailed understanding of your text and your response to it

• an understanding of the text's distinctive features

Examination questions can loosely be described as falling into

• the argument style of response (the traditional essay) or

• the creative response.

Texts and society

You must reflect your understanding of:

• texts used in a specific situation

• the ways texts communicate information, ideas etc in specific social contexts

You will need to refer to materials of your own choosing.

Examination questions can loosely be described as falling into

• the argument style of response (the traditional essay) or

• the creative response.

All questions require an extended response.

All questions are of equal value: 15 marks

Each question must be written in a separate examination booklet