Ptolemy's Ascension to Modernity

ST CATHERINE’S 2015
TRIAL HIGHER SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

English (Advanced)
Paper 2 – Modules
General Instructions:
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Reading time - 5 minutes
Working time – 2 hours
Write using black or blue pen. Black pen is preferred.

Total Marks – 60
Section I – pages 2-5
20 marks
 Attempt either Question 1 or Question 2
 Allow about 40 minutes for this section
Section II – pages 6-10
20 marks
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Attempt ONE question from Questions 3–9
Allow about 40 minutes for this section

Section III – pages 11-12
20 marks
 Attempt either Question 10 or Question 11
 Allow about 40 minutes for this section

Section I — Module A: Comparative Study of Texts and Context
20 marks
Attempt either Question 1 or Question 2
Allow about 40 minutes for this section
Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:
■ demonstrate understanding of the meanings of a pair of texts when considered
together
■ evaluate the relationships between texts and contexts
■ organise, develop and express ideas using language appropriate to audience, purpose
and form
Question 1 — Elective 1: Intertextual Connections (20 marks)
(a)

Shakespearean Drama and Film
Our interest in King Richard III and Looking for Richard is further enhanced by a
comparative study of the complexities of intertextual connections.
Evaluate this statement in light of your comparative study of King Richard III and
Looking for Richard.

The prescribed texts are:
– William Shakespeare, King Richard III and
– Al Pacino, Looking for Richard
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Question 1 continues on page 3

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Question 1 (continued)
(b)

Prose Fiction and Poetry
Our interest in the parallels between Tirra Lirra by the River and Tennyson’s poetry is
further enhanced by a comparative study of the complexities of intertextual connections.
Evaluate this statement in light of your comparative study of Tirra Lirra by...