VCE English Past Exam Questions

Browse VCE English exam questions from 2015–2025, including NHT and VCE papers. Filter by topic, year and paper; open the original source.

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Section A, Question 13(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘All the characters in Munro’s anthology Runaway seek independence and freedom.’ Do you agree? OR

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Section A, Question 13(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘In Munro’s stories, refusal to conform inevitably leads to loneliness.’ Discuss.

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Section A, Question 14(i)Question part (i)

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i. “I have walked all my life through this tarnished world.” ‘The worlds of Station Eleven are “tarnished”.’ Do you agree? OR

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Section A, Question 14(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. To what extent does Mandel emphasise regret as a motivator in Station Eleven?

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Section A, Question 15(i)Question part (i)

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i. “Look at this street. All cardboard, all hollow, all phoney, all done with mirrors. You know, I like it better than any street in the world.” How does Wilder convey that Hollywo

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Section A, Question 15(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘Sunset Boulevard shows that the pursuit of fame is a perilous journey.’ Discuss. 2023 ENGLISH EXAM 6 END OF SECTION A

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Section A, Question 16(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘Despite all the sadness and trauma in her life, the narrator is able to forgive.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 16(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. “She has her truth and I have mine …” To what extent do the characters shape their own versions of the truth in order to survive?

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Section A, Question 17(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘In The Women of Troy, acting impulsively leads to disaster.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 17(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. “There is no happiness. The lucky ones are dead.” To what extent is the audience and/or reader of The Women of Troy left without hope?

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Section A, Question 18(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘Achebe suggests that in Okonkwo’s world, while there is much to be proud of, pride ultimately leads to downfall.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 18(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘In the end, Things Fall Apart shows that this traditional society is unable to resist the forces of change.’ Discuss.

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