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Themes of Identity, History, and Critical Discourse · CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2

27 past-paper questions on Themes of Identity, History, and Critical Discourse, part of Module 2: Poetry, from every CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 paper on Quelpr.

Practise Themes of Identity, History, and Critical Discourse
  1. 62 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 1Illustrating your answer with evidence drawn from the poem, identify the context or situation described.
  2. 10(a)2 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 1What is the significance of the last four lines of the poem (lines 29–32)?
  3. 10(b)2 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 1How do these lines relate to the title?
  4. 360 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2Evaluate the claim that interpretation is always shaped by the reader's knowledge of the context from which a poet writes, referring to the work of ONE Caribbean poet and ONE Modern American or African American poet.
  5. 64 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1Identify TWO activities in which the persona in the poem is engaged.
  6. 74 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1Using evidence from the poem, explain the association between the old school uniform and happiness.
  7. 340 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2Discuss the extent to which you agree that irony is no more important than other poetic techniques in Olive Senior's vision of Caribbean life, with reference to at least THREE poems from 'Gardening in the Tropics'.
  8. 440 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2Discuss the validity of the statement that repetition is the most important feature of Olive Senior's craft in 'Gardening in the Tropics', referring to at least THREE poems.
  9. 540 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2Discuss the extent to which you agree that the enduring power of Martin Carter's poetry depends primarily on its haunting imagery, with reference to at least THREE poems from Martin Carter's 'Selected Poems'.
  10. 640 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2Discuss the validity of the statement that although there is a melodramatic quality to Martin Carter's poetry, there is also careful crafting, with reference to at least THREE poems from Martin Carter's 'Selected Poems'.
  11. 340 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2Discuss the extent to which you agree that Senior's excessive use of the nature motif limits the reader's enjoyment of Gardening in the Tropics, referring to at least three poems from the collection.
  12. 440 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2Discuss the validity of the statement that Gardening in the Tropics is distinguished primarily by Senior's clever language and clear insight into Caribbean culture, referencing at least three poems.
  13. 540 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2Examine the relevance to Martin Carter's Selected Poems of the assertion that creative crafting, rather than meditation on the human condition, determines great poetry, referring to at least three poems.
  14. 640 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2Discuss the validity of the statement that talented poets use their mastery of poetic techniques to critique, rather than celebrate society, with reference to at least three poems from Martin Carter's Selected Poems.
  15. 340 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2Discuss the extent to which you agree that Gardening in the Tropics pays more attention to exposing social ills than to poetic form, with reference to at least THREE assigned poems from Gardening in the Tropics.
  16. 440 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2Discuss the extent to which you agree that Gardening in the Tropics is memorable for its concern for humanity rather than for its poetic craft, with reference to at least THREE assigned poems from Gardening in the…
  17. 540 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2Discuss the validity of the statement that Night Vision, in its use of imagery, is about seeing the modern world in all its ugliness, with reference to at least THREE assigned poems from Night Vision.
  18. 340 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2Discuss the extent to which you agree that in Gardening in the Tropics, Olive Senior emphasizes the importance of traditions while dismantling conventional poetic structures, with reference to at least THREE poems drawn…
  19. 440 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2Discuss the validity of the statement that the symbolic use of 'fruit' is what gives Gardening in the Tropics its power, with reference to at least THREE poems drawn from the collection.
  20. 540 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2Discuss the extent to which you agree that the language used by Hippolyte in Night Vision allows him to convey the tension between powerlessness and optimism, with reference to at least THREE poems from the collection.
  21. 640 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2Discuss the validity of the statement that the variety of themes explored in Hippolyte's poetry is matched by his experimentation with poetic devices, with reference to at least THREE poems from Night Vision.
  22. 340 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2017 · Paper 2With reference to at least THREE poems drawn from Olive Senior's Gardening in the Tropics, discuss the extent to which you agree that the appeal of the work rests mainly in her skilful engagement with satire.
  23. 440 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2017 · Paper 2With reference to at least THREE poems from Olive Senior's Gardening in the Tropics, discuss the validity of the statement that her preoccupation with social issues is magnified through symbolism, to the extent that…
  24. 540 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2017 · Paper 2With reference to at least THREE poems from Kendel Hippolyte's Night Vision, discuss the validity of the statement that his masterful crafting of word play is particularly what makes him a compelling poet.
  25. 640 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2017 · Paper 2With reference to at least THREE poems from Kendel Hippolyte's Night Vision, discuss the extent to which you agree that the title, as a structuring device and theme, conveys his preoccupation with 're-vision'.
  26. 340 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2021 · Paper 2With reference to at least THREE poems from Lorna Goodison's Selected Poems, discuss the extent to which you agree with the statement that a major focus of Goodison's poetic mission is giving particular emphasis to…
  27. 440 marks· CAPE Literatures in English Unit 2 · 2021 · Paper 2With reference to at least THREE poems from The Language of Eldorado, discuss the extent to which you agree with the statement that the beauty of Mark McWatt's collection lies in his manipulation of conventional poetic…

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