CSEC English A · May/June 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)
Based on the passage 'The Kashmir Bar'.
What word could be used to replace the word "dissimilar" in line 2 of the extract?
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- 3(b)What technique does the writer use in the first paragraph to create the characters of the brothers?[2 marks]
- 3(c)According to paragraph 1, what are TWO characteristics which the people expected a "real businessman" to have?[2 marks]
- 3(d)Quote TWO pieces of evidence that show that Romesh did not respect his brother as a businessman.[2 marks]
- 3(e)What information in paragraph 3 suggests that the men were successful in managing the business?[2 marks]
- 3(f)What action shows that the patrons (villagers) were uncomfortable around Romesh?[2 marks]
- 3(g)Identify the behaviour in paragraph 4 which shows the contrast in the character of the two brothers.[2 marks]
- 3(h)What effect does the writer achieve by using the phrase "marched in" (line 22)?[2 marks]
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