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CSEC English B Paper 2 January 2017 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
Free CXC English B Paper 2 January 2017 past paper from 2017. Includes a worked answer key. Open the PDF, take a timed test, and study with AI on Caribbean AI.
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JULIUS CAESAR – William Shakespeare
EITHER
"Some characters sometimes make small but significant contributions in a play."
[25 marks]
Choose TWO of the following and for EACH describe ONE incident in which each is featured.
[8 marks]
Discuss the impact of the action of ONE of the characters or the group described in (a) above.
[8 marks]
Examine Shakespeare's use of minor characters to stimulate the audience's interest.
[9 marks]
OR
"The theme of betrayal is significant in Julius Caesar."
[25 marks]
Describe TWO incidents in which the theme of betrayal is evident.
[8 marks]
Discuss the reaction of ONE character to ONE of the incidents described in (a) above.
[8 marks]
Examine ONE dramatic technique Shakespeare uses to explore the theme of betrayal.
[9 marks]
THE LION AND THE JEWEL – Wole Soyinka
OR
"Soyinka encourages his audience to reflect on traditions in his play."
[25 marks]
Choose TWO of the following traditions and for EACH describe ONE incident in which it is portrayed.
[8 marks]
Discuss EITHER the Bale's OR Lakunle 's attitude to ONE of the traditions described in (a) above.
[8 marks]
Examine the playwright's use of EITHER humour OR dramatic irony to present traditions in the play.
[9 marks]
OR
"Self-love appears to be the only kind of love in The Lion and the Jewel."
[25 marks]
Describe the love that is portrayed in the following relationships.
[8 marks]
Discuss the effect of ONE of the relationships described in (a) above on Sidi.
[8 marks]
Examine the playwright's use of ONE dramatic technique to explore the theme of love.
[9 marks]
EITHER
In the poems 'It is the Constant Image of your Face' and 'This is the Dark Time, My Love' the speakers experience conflict.
For EACH poem:
[25 marks]
Describe the type of conflict the speaker experiences.
[8 marks]
Discuss the reaction of the speaker to the conflict.
[8 marks]
Examine ONE device the poet uses to explore the conflict.
[9 marks]
OR
Choose TWO poems you have studied from the prescribed list which deal with an individual who struggles to achieve a specific dream or desire.
For EACH poem:
[25 marks]
Describe the speaker's dreams or desires.
[8 marks]
Discuss how the struggle to achieve the dream or desire impacts the speaker's outlook on life.
[8 marks]
Examine ONE device the poet uses to portray the struggle to achieve one's dreams.
[9 marks]
"Most of Mama King's story is based on her experiences at Frangipani House but readers also learn about her earlier life."
(a) Describe the TWO main settings in which the narrative takes place. (b) Discuss the impact ONE of the settings identified in (a) above has on Mama King. (c) Examine ONE device the writer uses to portray the impact of setting on Mama King.
[25 marks]
Describe the TWO main settings in which the narrative takes place.
[8 marks]
Discuss the impact ONE of the settings identified in (a) above has on Mama King.
[8 marks]
Examine ONE device the writer uses to portray the impact of setting on Mama King.
[9 marks]
"It is through her dream-like state, her dreams and reflections that we learn so much about Mama King."
(a) Describe TWO of Mama King's dreams OR reflections. (b) Discuss how ONE of the dreams OR reflections described in (a) above impacts Mama King's stay at Frangipani House. (c) Examine the writer's use of dreams in the novel.
[25 marks]
Describe TWO of Mama King's dreams OR reflections.
[8 marks]
Discuss how ONE of the dreams OR reflections described in (a) above impacts Mama King's stay at Frangipani House.
[8 marks]
Examine the writer's use of dreams in the novel.
[9 marks]
THINGS FALL APART – Chinua Achebe
OR "Things Fall Apart offers an authentic portrayal of Igbo traditions."
[25 marks]
Describe any TWO traditions of Igbo society.
[8 marks]
Choose ONE of the traditions described in (a) above and discuss TWO beliefs which it aims to communicate.
[8 marks]
Examine ONE narrative device used to communicate the positive and negative aspects of Igbo traditional practices.
[9 marks]
OR "There is an abundance of animal imagery in Things Fall Apart."
[25 marks]
Describe any TWO examples of animal imagery in the novel.
[8 marks]
Discuss the significance of ONE of the examples of animal imagery chosen in (a) above.
[8 marks]
Examine Achebe's use of EITHER symbols OR storytelling in the novel.
[9 marks]
SHORT STORY A WORLD OF PROSE FOR CSEC – David Williams and Hazel Simmons-McDonald
EITHER 11. "The stories 'Shabine' and 'Berry' both portray prejudice."
For EACH story:
[25 marks]
Describe an incident which demonstrates prejudice.
[8 marks]
Discuss ONE cause of prejudice the MAIN character experienced.
[8 marks]
Examine ONE technique used by EACH writer to explore prejudice.
[9 marks]
OR 12. Choose TWO stories you have studied, from the prescribed list, which focus on different types of love.
For EACH story:
[25 marks]
Describe the type of love that is demonstrated.
[8 marks]
Discuss the motivation OR expression of EACH type of love described in (a) above.
[8 marks]
Examine ONE technique used by the writer to portray love.
[9 marks]