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. ‘In Stasiland, Funder exposes a world both cruel and absurd.’ Discuss. OR

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

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ii. ‘It is the personal testimonies that convey the inhumanity of the Stasi.’ Discuss.

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

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i. In what ways does the visual imagery contribute to the impact of The Complete Maus? OR

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

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ii. ‘The Complete Maus explores the ongoing legacy of the war years for Art’s family.’ Discuss.

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

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i. “… when he drove you to the airport, you hugged him tight for a long, long moment, and then you let go.” ‘Adichie’s stories examine the consequences of choosing to let go.’ Disc

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

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ii. ‘The characters in The Thing Around Your Neck are affected by their current circumstances and by the past.’ Discuss. 2015 ENGLISH EXAM 6 END OF SECTION A

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

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i. ‘In The War Poems, Owen is determined to tell the truth.’ Discuss. OR

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

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ii. ‘Owen’s poems express sympathy for the young men sent to fi ght and anger towards those who sent them.’ Discuss.

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

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i. ‘Although Balram becomes increasingly corrupt, the reader does not lose sympathy for him.’ Discuss. OR

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

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ii. “… India is two countries in one … ” How is this concept explored in The White Tiger?

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

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i. ‘Other characters betray Toby, but he also betrays himself.’ Do you agree? OR

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

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ii. ‘Rosemary is unable to be a good parent to Toby.’ Discuss.

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