Question 1 is about Text 1, Wideacre by Philippa Gregory.
Look again at lines 1–2.
Give one detail from these lines which shows that this experience seemed almost unreal for Beatrice.
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Now look at lines 3–7.
(b) Identify two words or phrases from these lines that show what Beatrice can smell in the wind.
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Explain what the effect of wind on the grass looks like to Beatrice.
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Question 2 is about Text 1, Wideacre by Philippa Gregory.
Look again at lines 12–18.
How does Philippa Gregory use language and structure to describe the differences between the village and shanties of Acre village and the setting of Wideacre Hall?
You should use relevant subject terminology to support your answer.
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Question 3 is about Text 2, Sleep, Pale Sister by Joanne Harris.
Look again at lines 6–19.
Explore how the writer uses language and structure to present what was unusual about Fanny’s house.
Support your ideas by referring to the text, using relevant subject terminology.
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Question 4 is about Text 1, Wideacre, and Text 2, Sleep, Pale Sister.
‘In both texts characters feel comfortable in their surroundings.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
In your answer you should:
• discuss the characters’ experiences of comfort
• explain how far their experiences are presented as comfortable ones
• compare the ways the writers present the characters’ feelings about their surroundings.
Support your response with quotations from both texts.
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It seemed to me like I had been magically transported.
Use this as the title for a story.
You should:
• choose a clear viewpoint
• describe the setting
• explore your characters’ thoughts and feelings about their experience.
OR
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Describe a place where you have felt comfortable.
You should write about:
• things, events or places that made you comfortable
• how the place affected your thoughts and feelings
• the way you feel about that place now.
Write the number of the question you have chosen to answer.
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