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STUDENTS NAME
BBA PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2014
ENGLISH
Level Two
QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKLET
(PAPER SAVE VERSION)
91098 (2.1)

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Analyse specifed aspect(s) of studied written text(s),
supported by evidence.
Credits: Four
Suggested time: 60 minutes
You should answer ONE of the essay questions in this booklet.
If you need more space for any answer, ask the Supervisor for extra paper. Clearly
number the question. Attach the extra sheets at the appropriate place in this booklet.
Check that this booklet has pages 2-3 in the correct order and that none of these
pages is blank.
Achievement Criteria
Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence
Analyse specifed aspect(s) of
studied written texts, using
supporting evidence.
Analyse specifed aspect(s) of
studied written texts
convincingly, using supporting
evidence.
Analyse specifed aspect(s) of
studied written texts
perceptively, using supporting
evidence.
HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE ASSESSMENT.
ASSESSORS USE ONLY
Not
Achievement
Achievement Achievement GRADE
Achieved with Merit with Excellence AND SCORE
0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8
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QUESTIONS (Choose ONE):
1. Analyse how the interaction of characters or individuals helped illustrate one or more key
themes in the written text(s).
2. Analyse how a writer developed confict(s) to show emotion(s) in the written text(s).
3. Analyse how language features were used to reinforce an idea in the written text(s).
4. Analyse how at least one signifcant incident provokes the readers sense of humour and / or
sadness in the written text(s).
5. Analyse how the setting(s) of time / place infuenced your understanding of a character or
individual in the written text(s).
6. Analyse how structure was used to maintain your interest in the experiences of the characters
in the written text(s).
7. Analyse how tension was developed to present contrasting ideas in the written text(s).
8. Analyse how symbolism was used deepen your understanding of the theme(s) in the written
texts).
You are advised to spend 60 minutes writing an essay on your chosen question in this booklet.
INSTRUCTIONS
Write an essay on at least ONE written text that you have studied.
The text(s) can be any of the following:
novel
drama
short story
non-fction
print media
poetry/song lyric
digital/online texts
If you choose to write about more than one text, the texts may be:
the same type (eg two poems)
a combination of different text types (intertextual studies- eg a poem and a short
story)
The texts may have the same or different authors. You may compare or contrast the texts
if you wish.
Choose ONE from questions 1-8. Make sure your chosen question suits the text(s).
After you have chosen a question, complete the box at the top of page 3.
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Continue your answer on the rell provided. Write your name and the topic/question number
clearly at the top of EACH PAGE you complete. Hand in ALL rell sheets WITH THIS BOOKLET
at the end of the examination to your supervisor.
Teachers
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Your essay should be at least 350 words long. The quality of your writing is more important than
the length of your essay.
Your essay should include:
an introduction that states the focus of your essay
key points related to the question, supported by examples and quotations
a conclusion that focuses on your argument.
Circle your chosen written text(s):
Question number: _______________
Title of text(s): __________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Author / creator(s): _____________________________________________________________________
drama novel non-fction print media
short story poetry / song lyric digital / online text
Use the space below to map or plan your ideas. Begin your essay on page 3.
Support the points you make with specic details from the text(s). Begin your written
text(s) essay here: