Sample Poetry Exam Question

Ten (10) marks are also allocated for structure, development and competence. 

Choose TWO poems from the prescribed list in which a social issue is presented.

a. For EACH poem, describe the social issue. (8 marks)

b. Discuss how either the speaker or the title is used in presenting this issue. (9 marks)

c. Identify and discuss ONE device which is used to present this issue effectively. (8 marks)

                                                                              TOTAL MARKS= 35

English B Short Story Sample Essay Question

Ten (10) marks are also allocated for structure, development and competence. 

Setting plays a significant part in the development of the storyline in ‘Berry’ and ‘Mom Luby and the Social Worker’. 

For EACH story:

a.       Describe the setting  (8 marks)

b.      Show how the writer uses descriptive language to develop the setting. (8 marks)

c.       Explain the significance of the setting on the development of the story. (9 marks)

                                                                                                                TOTAL MARKS= 35

Things Fall Apart Practice Question

In the exam 10 marks are also allocated for structure, development and competence. 

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In the novel, Things Fall Apart, we are constantly kept aware of the physical and social environment.

a) Describe the physical environment in which the action takes place.(8 marks)

b) Describe the nature of the family relationships in the society in which the novel is set. (6 marks)

c) Describe the religious conflicts that emerge. (6 marks)

d) Discuss the view that it is because of the social environment that the religious conflicts arise. (5 marks)
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                       TOTAL MARKS= 35

Sample English B Paper 2 Questions

EITHER

(2011 past paper)

Choose TWO poems that you have studied, in which something or someone is admired.

a) Describe what or who is admired. (8 marks)
b) Identify and discuss how the poet uses ONE poetic device in EACH poem to show this       admiration.  (9 marks)
c) Which poem do you find more appealing in its presentation of admiration?
     Use evidence from the poem to support your answer. (8 marks)
                                                                                             
   TOTAL MARKS= 35
                                                                                                                               
OR

(2012 mock exam paper)

“Telling a story in poetic form can make it especially enjoyable.”

Choose TWO poems that you have studied that tell stories.
(a) Outline the story in each poem.  (8 marks)
(b) Why does EACH poet find it important to tell this particular story?  (9 marks)
(c) Discuss ONE device that EACH poet uses to make the story enjoyable. (8 marks)
                                                                                                     
TOTAL MARKS= 35