Thematic Analysis and Comparative Evaluation of Poems · CSEC English B

46 past-paper questions on Thematic Analysis and Comparative Evaluation of Poems, part of Poetry, from every CSEC English B paper on Quelpr.

1. 5(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2For EACH poem, describe the deceptive situation.
2. 5(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2For EACH poem, discuss how the speaker responds to the deception faced.
3. 6(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2For EACH poem, describe ONE experience of the speaker.
4. 6(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2016 · Paper 2For EACH poem, discuss the impact of the experience identified in (a) on the speaker.
5. 5(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2For EACH poem, describe the type of conflict the speaker experiences.
6. 5(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2For EACH poem, discuss the reaction of the speaker to the conflict.
7. 6(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2For EACH poem, describe the speaker's dreams or desires.
8. 6(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2For EACH poem, discuss how the struggle to achieve the dream or desire impacts the speaker's outlook on life.
9. 5(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2For EACH poem, describe the supernatural experience.
10. 5(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2For EACH poem, discuss the community's reaction to the supernatural experience.
11. 6(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2For EACH poem, describe the situation in which appearance contrasts with the reality the speaker experiences.
12. 6(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · January 2018 · Paper 2For EACH poem, discuss how the speaker resolves the difference between appearance and reality.
13. 335 marks· CSEC English B · January 2019 · Paper 2Write 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…
14. 435 marks· CSEC English B · January 2019 · Paper 2From 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,…
15. 335 marks· CSEC English B · January 2020 · Paper 2Write 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…
16. 435 marks· CSEC English B · January 2020 · Paper 2Write 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…
17. 335 marks· CSEC English B · January 2021 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on the theme of patriotism in 'It is the Constant Image of Your Face' and 'South': for each poem, describe how the speaker displays patriotism, discuss how one speaker's patriotism influences his…
18. 435 marks· CSEC English B · January 2021 · Paper 2Write an essay on the theme that people react differently to challenges: choose two poems from the prescribed list, describe one challenge the speaker faces for each poem, discuss how one of the speakers reacts to the…
19. 335 marks· CSEC English B · January 2022 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on speakers making difficult decisions: describe the difficult decision each speaker must make, discuss how one feels making it, and examine one device each poet uses to portray the impact of…
20. 435 marks· CSEC English B · January 2022 · Paper 2Choose two poems: describe an incident of exploitation in each, discuss its impact on one speaker, and examine one device each poet uses to portray exploitation. (25 marks content, 10 marks structure/mechanics)
21. 335 marks· CSEC English B · January 2023 · Paper 2Focusing on the theme of challenging societal norms in 'Birdshooting Season' and 'Once Upon a Time', write an essay where you describe a societal norm challenged by the speaker in each poem. Discuss the conclusion one…
22. 435 marks· CSEC English B · January 2023 · Paper 2From the prescribed list, choose two poems exploring how good and bad experiences influence decisions. For each poem, describe the decision the speaker must make based on experiences, discuss how one speaker is affected…
23. 335 marks· CSEC English B · January 2024 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on the power and wonder of nature in 'God's Grandeur' and 'An African Thunderstorm'. Describe how nature's power and wonder is portrayed in each poem, discuss one speaker's reaction to it in one…
24. 435 marks· CSEC English B · January 2024 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on the theme of loving or admiring someone or something in two suitable poems from the prescribed list. Describe who or what is loved/admired in each poem, discuss the effect of this emotion on…
25. 335 marks· CSEC English B · January 2025 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on physical and emotional abuse in 'A Stone's Throw' and 'Dreaming Black Boy'. For each poem, describe the nature of the abuse experienced. For one poem, discuss the impact of the abuse on one…
26. 435 marks· CSEC English B · January 2025 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on lessons learned in life using two poems from the prescribed list. For each poem, describe the lesson that is learnt. For one poem, discuss the effect of this lesson on the speaker or someone…
27. 335 marks· CSEC English B · January 2026 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on the behaviour of children in 'A Lesson for this Sunday' and 'Little Boy Crying'. Describe the actions of the child or children for each poem, discuss how one speaker is affected by their…
28. 435 marks· CSEC English B · January 2026 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on the things or events that cause people to reflect, selecting two poems from the prescribed list. Describe what causes the speaker to reflect on something or an event for each poem, discuss how…
29. 5(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2For EACH poem, describe the discrimination experienced.
30. 5(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2For EACH poem, discuss how the discrimination affects the speaker.
31. 6(a)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2For EACH poem, describe the type of love experienced.
32. 6(b)8 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2017 · Paper 2For EACH poem, discuss the speaker's attitude to the love described in (a) above.
33. 335 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Focusing on the theme of yearning for acceptance in 'My Parents' and 'Dreaming Black Boy', write an essay describing ONE instance in EACH poem where this yearning is evident, discussing how EACH speaker responds to this…
34. 435 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2018 · Paper 2From the prescribed list, select TWO poems that show actions affecting others. Write an essay describing ONE incident in EACH poem where a person's actions affect another, discussing how the speaker in EACH poem reacts…
35. 335 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2019 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on man's experiences with the natural world in 'God's Grandeur' and 'An African Thunderstorm'. For each poem, describe the speaker's experience of nature. Discuss one speaker's attitude to the…
36. 435 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2019 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on the desire to escape from one's circumstances in two poems from the prescribed list. For each poem, describe the situation from which the speaker desires to escape. Discuss the conclusion one…
37. 335 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2022 · Paper 2With reference to the statement 'The speakers in "Dreaming Black Boy" and "Theme for English B" are battling fear', write an essay focusing on battling fear. For EACH poem, describe what the speaker fears, discuss how…
38. 435 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2022 · Paper 2With reference to the statement 'Sometimes circumstances force individuals to make sacrifices that affect others', write an essay focusing on the impact of sacrifices persons make. Choose TWO poems from the prescribed…
39. 335 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2023 · Paper 2With reference to 'South' and 'Sonnet Composed Upon Westminster Bridge', write an essay focusing on places that are special to the speaker. For each poem, describe the special place, discuss how one speaker is affected…
40. 435 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2023 · Paper 2Choose two poems from the prescribed list and write an essay on the impact of significant events. For each poem, describe the significant event, discuss how the event affected the speaker for one poem, and examine one…
41. 335 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2024 · Paper 2Write an essay on fear and intimidation and their impact on children in 'My Parents' and 'Little Boy Crying': describe the relationship between the child and others in each poem, discuss the impact of one relationship…
42. 435 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2024 · Paper 2Write an essay on how relationships impact persons using two prescribed poems: describe the nature of the relationship in each poem, discuss how the relationship affects the speaker or someone else in one poem, and…
43. 335 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2025 · Paper 2Write an essay on 'Dulce et Decorum Est' and 'This is the Dark Time, My Love' focusing on war. For each poem, describe how war is presented, discuss one speaker's reaction to the effects of war, and examine one device…
44. 435 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2025 · Paper 2Write an essay focusing on power, choosing two prescribed poems. For each poem, describe who or what is powerful; for one poem, discuss the impact of this power on someone; and for each poem, examine one device used to…
45. 335 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2026 · Paper 2Write an essay comparing 'Death be not Proud' and 'Dulce et Decorum Est' on power and control: describe who or what exerts power in each poem, discuss the speaker's attitude in one poem, and examine one poetic device…
46. 435 marks· CSEC English B · May/June 2026 · Paper 2Write an essay choosing two poems focusing on experiences that are either satisfying or challenging: describe an experience from each poem, discuss the speaker's reaction to the experience in one poem, and examine one…