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

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

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i. ‘Grenville’s novel examines the dangers of failures in communication.’ Discuss. OR

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

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

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i. ‘Euripides’s play shows that there are no winners in war.’ Discuss. OR

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

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ii. To what extent is Helen portrayed fairly in The Women of Troy?

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Section A, Question 19(i)Question part (i)

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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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Section A, Question 19(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘Things Fall Apart shows how difficult it can be to maintain culture and family.’ Discuss.

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Section A, Question 20(i)Question part (i)

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i. How does Wordsworth use sound and colour to engage readers? OR

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Section A, Question 20(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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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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Section A, Question 1(i)Question part (i)

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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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Section A, Question 1(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘In After Darkness, characters misuse their authority for their own gain.’ Do you agree?

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