VCE English Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 16(i)Question part (i)
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i. What role do poetry and music play in the lives of the characters in The Golden Age? OR
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ii. ‘Human connection is a vital source of hope.’ Is this the main message of The Golden Age? 2021 ENGLISH EXAM 6 END OF SECTION A
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i. ‘Grenville’s novel examines the dangers of failures in communication.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. “Every thing is part of every other thing, now and forever.” How is connectedness explored in The Lieutenant?
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i. ‘Euripides’s play shows that there are no winners in war.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. To what extent is Helen portrayed fairly in The Women of Troy?
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i. ‘It is Okonkwo’s inability to adapt to change that leads to his tragic end.’ Do you agree? OR
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ii. ‘Things Fall Apart shows how difficult it can be to maintain culture and family.’ Discuss.
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i. How does Wordsworth use sound and colour to engage readers? OR
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ii. ‘In Wordsworth’s poetry, the natural world enriches people’s lives.’ Discuss. 7 2021 ENGLISH EXAM
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i. “Why could I never do anything right?” ‘Dr Ibaraki not only fails others, he also fails himself.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘In After Darkness, characters misuse their authority for their own gain.’ Do you agree?
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