CSEC English B · January 2019 · Paper 2
8 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.
- 135 marksWrite an essay on William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' based on the statement that the storm is used as a symbol to introduce and explore conflicts. Describe TWO incidents in which the storm features, discuss the effect…
- 235 marksWrite an essay on Derek Walcott's 'Ti-Jean and His Brothers' based on Ti-Jean representing the spirit of survival. Describe TWO incidents in which Ti-Jean demonstrates that he is a survivor, use ONE of the incidents…
- 335 marksWrite an essay focusing on the theme of issues of parenting in the poems 'Little Boy Crying' and 'The Woman Speaks to the Man Who Employed Her Son'. For EACH poem, describe a decision EACH parent has to make about…
- 435 marksFrom the prescribed list, choose TWO poems studied which focus on suffering. Write an essay focusing on this theme in the TWO poems selected. For EACH poem, describe the situation that causes the speaker to suffer,…
- 535 marksWrite an essay on Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' addressing Atticus's statement about understanding a person by climbing into his skin and walking around in it. Describe TWO characters who are misunderstood by…
- 635 marksWrite an essay on Edwidge Danticat's 'Breath, Eyes, Memory' addressing how the setting constantly changes as Sophie grows into maturity. Describe the setting in Haiti when Sophie is a child and the setting in America…
- 735 marksWrite an essay focusing on the theme that 'Emma' and 'Berry' are short story titles that point to the major character. For EACH story, describe the personality of EACH character, discuss how ONE other character…
- 835 marksFrom the prescribed list, choose TWO stories studied that explore positive beliefs. Write an essay focusing on this theme in the TWO stories selected. For EACH story, describe ONE event that explores positive beliefs,…