English HL P2

May-June 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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2.1How does the first stanza evoke admiration for Winter? (2\

2.2Explain the implication of the word, brim (line 14\ in the context of the third stanza. Refer to line 10: Let in the needles of the noon. Comment on the appropriateness of this image in context Campbell

3.1What are the implications of the word, home (line 3\ in context?

3.2Explain the effect of personifying the sun in stanza 1. (2\

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3.4In Futility , Wilfred Owen strongly opposes the idea that it is noble and good to die for one s country. To what extent do you agree with the above statement? Justify your response with reference to the poem as a whole

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4.1What would the police like people to believe about the deaths of prisoners in detention? (2\

4.2What is the signifi cance of using the pronoun, throughout the poem? (2\

4.3Comment on the appropriateness of the tone of the poem. (3\

4.4In Detention is a satirical poem. To what extent do you agree with the above statement? Justify your response with reference to the poem as a whole (3\ [10] AND 1010

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5.1What impression does the word, restless (line 2\ suggest about life on the docks? (2\

5.2Account for the speaker s use of the word, cockroach (line 3\ to describe the police cars. (2\

5.3Refer to line 5: violence like a bug infested rag Comment on the effectiveness of this image in the context of the poem. (3\

5.4The title of the poem is ironic. To what extent do you agree with the above statement? Justify your response with reference to the poem as a whole (3\ [10] TOTAL SECTION A: 1110

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9.3Refer to lines 13 These are the bound pay. Suggest why Mr Collins feels indebted to Lady Catherine. (3\

9.4Refer to lines 16 23: You judge very were fully answered Comment on how Mr Bennet s expectations of Mr Collins were fully answered (3\

9.7Discuss how Elizabeth s assessment that Lady Cather ine ought to be happy (line 13 \ is ironic in this context. (3\

9.8In EXTRACT D, Darcy and Elizabeth are engaged in a serious conversation. Do you think that this conversation is unorthodox o r unusual in Austen society ? Justify

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11.4Suggest how Gatsby s parties reflect the lifestyle of many people in Fitzgerald s America. (3\ AND EXTRACT F I found out what your drugstores

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11.8Refer to lines 23 only the dead dream fought on as the afternoon slipped away Using this extract as a starting point, critically discuss to what extent Gatsby dream has been unattainable from the

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13.1Refer to lines Tush never tell ... know of this. Account for Roderigo current state of mind. (3\

13.2Explain how this extract sets the scene for the events that follow. (3\ Refer to lines Sblood, but you ... bhor me. Suggest how Iago s choice of lang uage is intended to influence R

13.5Refer to line 4: I will in Cassio s lodging lose this napkin Explain the significance of the handkerchief in the play. (3\

13.6Refer to line Thou hast set me on the rack. Discuss how this image contribute to your understanding of Othello s state of mind at this stage in the play. (3\

13.7Refer to Iago s responses to Othello in the following lines: Why, ho now, G eneral! No more of that Line How now, my lord Line

15.2Refer to the stage directions in line 10 Now HALE takes her [Tituba hand She is surprised Suggest why Tituba is surprised when Hale takes her hand.

15.3Refer to Hale rising ex ltation (line 18\. What does Hale s response reveal about his attitude at this stage of the play? (3\

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15.5Explain the significance of Danforth's eyes narrowing in line 9. (3\

15.6Discuss the irony in 'I am not empowered to trade your life for a lie' ines 15 16\. (3\ 25

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Language Components

Essay/ArgumentLiterature AnalysisOral/Debate

Topics Identified

Language in ContextLiteratureEssay WritingGrammarOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total80 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 275 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2017

SessionMay-June

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages25

Downloads7

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago9y

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