CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2

36 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 1(a)8 marksDescribe TWO instances when EITHER Cassius OR Antony is seen as ambitious.
2. 1(b)8 marksDiscuss the reaction EITHER Cassius OR Antony receives in ONE of the instances described in (a).
3. 1(c)9 marksExamine ONE technique Shakespeare uses to explore the theme of ambition in the play.
4. 2(a)8 marksDescribe TWO instances when EITHER Brutus OR Antony demonstrates loyalty.
5. 2(b)8 marksDiscuss why the character described in (a) is seen as loyal.
6. 2(c)9 marksExamine Shakespeare's use of ONE dramatic technique to portray loyalty.
7. 3(a)8 marksDescribe TWO instances in which EITHER the Bale OR Lakunle resists change.
8. 3(b)8 marksDiscuss the attitude of the character to the changes described in (a).
9. 3(c)9 marksExamine ONE dramatic technique used to present the conflict in the play.
10. 4(a)8 marksDescribe TWO incidents in which Sidi is featured.
11. 4(b)8 marksDiscuss the attitude of EITHER Lakunle OR the Bale to Sidi.
12. 4(c)9 marksExamine ONE dramatic technique used to reinforce the idea that Sidi is the jewel.
13. 5(a)8 marksFor EACH poem, describe the supernatural experience.
14. 5(b)8 marksFor EACH poem, discuss the community's reaction to the supernatural experience.
15. 5(c)9 marksFor EACH poem, discuss ONE device the poet uses to heighten the impact of supernatural elements.
16. 6(a)8 marksFor EACH poem, describe the situation in which appearance contrasts with the reality the speaker experiences.
17. 6(b)8 marksFor EACH poem, discuss how the speaker resolves the difference between appearance and reality.
18. 6(c)9 marksFor EACH poem, discuss ONE device the poet uses to portray the conflict between appearance and reality.
19. 7(a)8 marksDescribe TWO strategies Mama King utilizes to make her stay at Frangipani House tolerable.
20. 7(b)8 marksDiscuss the extent of the success of ONE of the strategies described in (a).
21. 7(c)9 marksExamine ONE narrative technique the writer uses to make the novel interesting.
22. 8(a)8 marksDescribe how ONE resident and ONE caregiver attempt to escape from the situation.
23. 8(b)8 marksDiscuss the consequences of ONE character's attempt to escape the situation.
24. 8(c)9 marksExamine how the writer uses contrast OR flashback to explore the theme of escape.
25. 9(a)8 marksDescribe TWO male friendships portrayed in the novel.
26. 9(b)8 marksDiscuss the impact of ONE of the friendships described in (a) on a male character.
27. 9(c)9 marksExamine the writer's use of ONE technique to present friendship in the novel.
28. 10(a)8 marksDescribe ONE incident which portrays Okonkwo's "inflexible will" and ONE which portrays Okonkwo at the mercy of fate.
29. 10(b)8 marksDiscuss how ONE of the incidents described in (a) affects Okonkwo.
30. 10(c)9 marksExamine how the writer uses EITHER irony OR symbolism to present the theme of fate.
31. 11(a)8 marksFor EACH story, describe what happens.
32. 11(b)8 marksFor EACH story, discuss ONE reason for the change in the relationship between grandmother and granddaughter.
33. 11(c)9 marksFor EACH story, examine ONE narrative technique used to present changes in the relationship.
34. 12(a)8 marksFor EACH story, describe ONE incident where courage is demonstrated.
35. 12(b)8 marksFor EACH story, discuss the impact of courage on an individual OR community.
36. 12(c)9 marksFor EACH story, examine the writer's use of ONE technique to portray courage.