CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2 · Question 3(c)
Identify TWO words or phrases from paragraphs 1 to 3 which may be used to describe stereotypes.
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- 3(a)To what does the word "They" in line 1 refer?[1 mark]
- 3(b)What expression in paragraph 1 means the opposite of stereotype?[1 mark]
- 3(d)Explain the meaning of EACH of the following as used in the passage: - "to 'see' it" (line 1) - "Sharp swings of ideas" (lines 13-14)[2 marks]
- 3(e)Which expression in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to "true to the type"?[1 mark]
- 3(f)Give TWO effects of stereotyping on those who do the stereotyping.[2 marks]
- 3(g)State THREE examples of stereotyping used in the passage.[3 marks]
- 3(h)Give THREE expressions in paragraph 4 which suggest that overcoming the urge to stereotype takes a long time.[3 marks]
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