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GCSE English Literature
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Timing: 2 ½ hours allowed in total Section A: Of Mice and Men
Allow 1 hour Section B: Blood Brothers Section C: Unseen Poetry Allow 30 minutes
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PEE: Point Evidence (a quotation) and Explanation
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PEE: Connectives Supporting an idea:
However... therefore... because... but... and... furthermore.. also... in addition... then... as well as... next... whereas... in contrast... later... at first... similarly...
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PEE: Connectives Explaining an idea:
This implies... this suggests... which gives the impression that... this shows... this clearly shows... possibly... perhaps... this indicates that... obviously... this conveys to the reader that...
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Section A: Of Mice and Men
You must answer Question 1a, it is based on an extract included You can answer either Question 1b or Question 1c these relate to the novel as a whole
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Section A: Of Mice and Men
Characters What role do they play in the novel? How do they interact with the other characters? How does Steinbeck present them? (consider the language he uses to describe them) How are they linked to the themes of the novel?
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Section A: Of Mice and Men
Themes Inequality – gender, racial, disability Loneliness – they are all lonely in some way American Dream – own land, security, positive future Friendships – lack of positive relationships
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Section A: Of Mice and Men
Context Set against the aftermath of the 1930s Depression Many millions lost their livelihoods Many had to travel for work Steinbeck experienced the lifestyle himself Title refers to Robert Burns’ poem and suggests that all we plan for doesn’t always come true
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Section A: Of Mice and Men
Language and Structure Steinbeck uses lots of adjectives to describe his characters and the setting The novel is divided into 6 chapters each like a small act in a play Steinbeck opens each chapter by describing a setting and introduces each character with a description
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Section B: Blood Brothers
Characters What role do they have in the play? How do they interact with the other characters? How does Russell present them? (consider their language and actions) How are they linked to the themes of the play?
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Section B: Blood Brothers
Themes Class – working V. middle Nature V. Nurture Ties – family and friends Loyalty and trust Opportunities e.g. education Responsibility for actions
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Section B: Blood Brothers
Context Liverpool late 20th Century Industrialised North Differences between the impoverished and ill educated lower classes and the wealthier opportunistic middle classes
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Section B: Blood Brothers
Language and Structure Colloquial Liverpudlian V. Standard English Use of songs to project character, description and themes Follows the structure of a play but uses the narrator as a link pin
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Section C: Poetry You will be given one unseen poem
You may be given a series of bullet points to help you to discuss the: poem’s content ideas the poet puts across mood of the poem way it’s written e.g. language poetic devices etc… your response – do not say that it’s boring or crap
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Section C: Poetry (FITCLASS)
Form – the layout and structure Ideas – the themes that are presented Tone – think, tone of voice Context – social, historical and cultural Language – devices such as: enjambment, personification, metaphor and simile Attitudes – of poet and narrator (they may be separate) Sound – use of alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia Subject – the content of the poem
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And Finally: Don’t panic! Do your best! and Good luck!
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