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1 markUnderstanding Literary Discourse

CSEC English A · 2013 (Specimen) · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)

An extract from 'Not Bread Alone' reflecting on the sensory appeal of baked foods, focusing on their aromas, the unique qualities of cakes, and the sounds produced during baking and preparation.

According to the writer, what is the first thing people enjoy about baked foods?

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  1. 3(b)What particular kinds of baked food are described in the passage?[2 marks]
  2. 3(c)Identify the expression in paragraph 2 which suggests that most people cannot resist the smell of baked foods.[2 marks]
  3. 3(d)Identify TWO phrases which suggest the pleasant effect from the smell of baked foods.[2 marks]
  4. 3(e)To what senses does the writer appeal in paragraphs 2 and 4?[2 marks]
  5. 3(f)Why does the writer find the sound made by baked food as it is taken from the oven to be satisfying?[2 marks]
  6. 3(g)What TWO sounds are compared in the final paragraph?[2 marks]
  7. 3(h)Why does the writer use "exquisite" to describe torture (line 20)?[2 marks]

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