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2 marksUnderstanding Literary Discourse

CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(i)

A literary passage titled 'The Rain' adapted from 'The Leopard' by Victor Reid, depicting a character named Nebu during a heavy storm and the sunrise that follows.

According to lines 3–5, what does Nebu think about wives or women?

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  1. 2(a)(ii)Quote a phrase from lines 4 to 5 which supports your answer to 2(a)(i).[2 marks]
  2. 2(b)Identify TWO comparisons which are made in the first paragraph.[2 marks]
  3. 2(c)(i)According to paragraph 2, what is the impact of the storm on the environment?[1 mark]
  4. 2(c)(ii)Write TWO words or phrases which convey the impact of the storm on the environment.[2 marks]
  5. 2(d)What is the difference in mood between paragraphs 1 and 3?[2 marks]
  6. 2(e)Quote TWO pieces of evidence from the passage that suggest different times of day.[2 marks]
  7. 2(f)(i)What is the purpose of the expression "Beyond the limits of the land..." (line 12)?[1 mark]
  8. 2(f)(ii)Identify ONE other phrase in the passage which has the same purpose.[1 mark]

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