TEXT F QUESTIONS   7.1) Provide a synonym for “s…

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SECTION B NOVEL QUESTION 6 -ESSAY QUESTION- Lord of the…

SECTION B NOVEL QUESTION 6 -ESSAY QUESTION- Lord of the Flies by William Golding  In William Golding’s novel, Lord of the Flies, ideas of leadership, power and power relations are explored. In an essay of 300-350 words, critically compare Jack and Ralph’s character in relation to their ideas of leadership, power and how they enforce it. In your discussion mention the effectiveness of each.

SECTION A- POETRY SEEN POEMS – Students MUST complete TWO Q…

SECTION A- POETRY SEEN POEMS – Students MUST complete TWO QUESTIONS from the seen poetry list:  Question 1- How do I love thee? By Elizabeth Browning (Contextual questions) Question 2- Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare (Contextual questions) Question 3- Anthem For Doomed Youth by Willfred Owen Question 4- An Irish Airman Foresees His Death (Essay question)