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2 marksUnderstanding Literary Discourse

CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)

Read the provided literary narrative excerpt describing a woman reminiscing about Captain and his friends, followed by her morning at a hotel.

Quote the expression in paragraph 1 which indicates that the passage includes flashback.

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  1. 2(b)Give TWO quotations from paragraph 1 which suggest customary actions.[2 marks]
  2. 2(c)Identify ONE expression in paragraph 1 which highlights the men's sense of ownership of the place.[1 mark]
  3. 2(d)Explain why the names of the following characters are appropriate: - Captain - Bird Man - Express[3 marks]
  4. 2(e)Where is the lady in the passage staying?[2 marks]
  5. 2(f)State TWO senses to which the writer appeals in paragraph 2 and give ONE example of EACH use of the sense.[4 marks]
  6. 2(g)What literary device is used in the expression "her thoughts were already running away from her" (lines 18-19)?[1 mark]

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