Question 1 is about Text 1, The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe.
Look at lines 5–8.
Give three words or phrases from these lines that show Sherman thinks this part of the city is depressing.
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Explain how one of these words or phrases shows Sherman’s reaction to this part of the city.
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Question 2 is about Text 1, The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe.
Look at lines 9–16.
How does Tom Wolfe use language and structure to describe Sherman’s feelings about being under arrest?
You should use relevant subject terminology to support your answer.
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Question 3 is about Text 2, Heroes and Villains by Angela Carter.
Look at lines 6–21.
Explore how Angela Carter uses language and structure to describe Marianne’s thoughts and feelings as the day gets later.
Support your ideas by using relevant subject terminology.
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Question 4 is about Text 1, The Bonfire of the Vanities and Text 2, Heroes and Villains.
‘Both texts powerfully present what it feels like to lose your freedom.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
In your answer you should:
• discuss how characters feel about losing their freedom
• explain how far the characters feel they have lost their freedom
• compare how the writers present different reactions to losing freedom.
Support your response with quotations from Text 1 and Text 2.
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5* ‘Trapped’
Use this as the title for a story.
In your writing you should:
• choose a clear viewpoint
• describe the setting
• explore how your character feels about the experience.
OR
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6* Write about a time when you found yourself in unfamiliar surroundings.
In your writing you should:
• explain what was unfamiliar about those surroundings
• describe how the surroundings affected your senses
• explore the way you feel about those unfamiliar surroundings now.
Write the number of the question you have chosen to answer.
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