CSEC English B · January 2020 · 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' discussing the statement that Shakespeare's presentation of Caliban evokes strong feelings. Describe TWO instances where Caliban is featured, discuss whether you…
- 235 marksWrite an essay on Derek Walcott's 'Ti-Jean and His Brothers' discussing the statement regarding audiences finding the play appealing because it portrays Caribbean history. Describe TWO incidents connected to or…
- 335 marksWrite an essay focusing on the theme of dealing with uncomfortable situations in 'Mirror' and 'Once Upon a Time'. Describe the uncomfortable situation the speaker faces in EACH poem, discuss how ONE speaker comes to…
- 435 marksWrite an essay on TWO poems from the prescribed list addressing the theme that progress or growth may be hindered by seen or unseen forces. Describe the progress the speaker seeks in EACH poem, discuss how ONE speaker…
- 535 marksWrite an essay on Harper Lee's novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' explaining ONE role that Aunt Alexandra and Calpurnia each play in the novel, discussing how ONE of these women affects another character, and examining ONE…
- 635 marksWrite an essay on Edwidge Danticat's novel 'Breath, Eyes, Memory' discussing the motivation driving TWO female characters, the effect of this motivation on ONE character, and ONE technique the writer uses to explore…
- 735 marksWrite an essay focusing on the use of symbols in the short stories 'The Two Grandmothers' and 'The Boy Who Loved Ice Cream'. Explain the use of ONE symbol in EACH story, discuss how the title of ONE of the stories…
- 835 marksChoose TWO short stories from the prescribed list where the main character sees the world differently due to a significant experience. Describe ONE significant experience affecting the main character in EACH story,…