VCE English Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 14(i)Question part (i)
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i. “[…] the truth was that the Symphony was their only home.” How important is a sense of home in Station Eleven? OR
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ii. “This will pass. Everything passes.” ‘Station Eleven offers the hope that civilisation will endure.’ Do you agree?
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i. ‘In Stories We Tell, Michael Polley is the most sympathetically portrayed character.’ Do you agree? OR
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ii. ‘The use of old video footage, interviews and re-enactments makes it difficult to know what is true in Stories We Tell.’ Discuss.
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i. ‘Although Frank is confined to a hospital, his world expands in many ways.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘Polio was as challenging for the parents as it was for the children.’ Do you agree? 2020 ENGLISH EXAM 6 END OF SECTION A
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i. Why does Daniel Rooke have such trouble trusting other people? OR
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ii. ‘In The Lieutenant, the environment strongly influences the characters’ actions.’ Discuss.
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i. ‘In The Women of Troy, men seek to control the lives of women.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘The actions of the Greeks in The Women of Troy cannot be justified.’ Discuss.
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i. ‘Things fall apart, but not all is lost in Achebe’s novel.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘Okonkwo becomes a success because of his father’s failures.’ Do you agree?
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