91098 (2.1) Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
2012 QUESTIONS (Choose ONE)
- Analyse how the strong personal voice of a narrator or writer helped you to understand a theme in the written text(s).
- Analyse how the language used intensified the message of the written text(s).
- Analyse how a main character or individual in the written text(s) was influenced by another for a particular purpose.
- Analyse how a section of the written text(s) showed purposeful development of a theme.
- Analyse how a writer purposefully created first impressions of a character or individual in the written text(s) to deceive or surprise the reader.
- Analyse how a conflict was used to explore a theme in the written text(s).
- Analyse how the beginning and / or ending of the written text(s) demonstrated the writer’s purpose.
- Analyse how the structure or organisation of the written text(s) affected your understanding of
2013 QUESTIONS (Choose ONE)
- Analyse how a significant event illustrated one or more key themes in the written text(s).
- Analyse how the setting was central to your understanding of the writer’s purpose in the written text(s).
- Analyse how symbolism was used to reinforce an idea in the written text(s). Note: “Idea” may refer to character, theme, or setting.
- Analyse how the age or life experience of a character or individual influenced their understanding of the world around them in the written text(s).
- Analyse how language features were used to stir readers’ emotions in the written text(s).
- Analyse how the structure was used to build to a climax in the written text(s).
- Analyse how disappointment or loss affected the relationships of a character or individual in the written text(s).
- Analyse how the choices made by the writer influenced your reactions to one or more important themes in the written text(s).
2014 QUESTIONS (Choose ONE)
- Analyse how shifts in power were used to illustrate one or more themes in the written text(s).
- Analyse how language features were used to reveal the attitudes of one or more characters or individuals in the written text(s).
- Analyse how structure was used to reveal the writer’s purpose in the written text(s).
- Analyse how setting was used to develop your understanding of one or more themes in the written text(s). Note: “Setting” may refer to physical places as well as social and historical contexts.
- Analyse how language features were used to shape your reaction to one or more ideas in the written text(s). Note: “Ideas” may refer to character, theme, or setting.
- Analyse how one or more significant events were used to comment on an aspect of society in the written text(s).
- Analyse how cruel or kind behaviour was used to show one or more ideas in the written text(s). Note: “Ideas” may refer to character, theme, or setting.
- Analyse how the ending created a satisfying outcome in the written text(s).
2015 QUESTIONS (Choose ONE)
- Analyse how one or more important events were used to highlight the idea of control or manipulation in the written text(s).
- Analyse how the beginning and / or end of the written text(s) emphasised the writer’s purpose.
- Analyse how the use of “opposites” or contrasts helped you understand one or more themes in the written text(s).
- Analyse how ideas were used to comment on the nature of society in the written text(s). Note: “Ideas” may refer to character, theme, or setting.
- Analyse how language features were used to develop one or more settings for a particular purpose in the written text(s). Note: “Setting” may refer to physical places as well as social and historical contexts.
- Analyse how the use of something unexpected developed your understanding of one or more themes in the written text(s).
- Analyse how the ending reinforced or challenged your ideas about one or more characters in the written text(s).
- Analyse how language features revealed the writer’s purpose in the written text(s).
2016 QUESTIONS (Choose ONE)
- Analyse how the experiences of one or more characters were used for a particular purpose.
- Analyse the connection between the setting and one or more themes. Note: Setting may refer to physical places as well as social and historical contexts.
- Analyse how language features were used to reinforce or challenge a point of view.
- Analyse how supposedly insignificant events or details revealed one or more significant themes.
- Analyse how structure developed your understanding of the text. Note: “Structure” may refer to the order, organisation, or conventions of a text.
- Analyse how the strengths and / or weaknesses of one or more characters reinforced a message.
- Analyse how one or more ideas in the text served as a warning to readers. Note: “Ideas” may refer to character, theme, or setting.
- Analyse how language features were used to explore the difference between appearance and reality.