CSEC Engb P2 January 2025
CSEC Engb P2 January 2025
TEST CODE 0 1 2 1 9 0 2 0
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FORM TP 02025011 JANUARY 2025
ENGLISH B
2 hours 10 minutes
Section A: DRAMA
Question 1: Shakespeare
Question 2: Modern Drama
Section B: POETRY
Questions 3 and 4
3. You MUST write in essay format and develop ALL your responses fully.
6. Use ONLY the books from the prescribed list for this examination to answer the
questions.
7. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your answers.
8. If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
9. If you use the extra page(s), you MUST write the question number clearly in
the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include
the question part beside the answer.
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For EACH question in this paper 25 marks are allocated for content and 10 marks for structure,
development and competence in the mechanics of writing.
SECTION A – DRAMA
EITHER
Write an essay in which you describe TWO incidents in which the audience is reminded that
EITHER Maria OR Malvolio belongs to the working class. For ONE of the incidents described,
you must discuss how another character is affected by the actions of EITHER Maria OR Malvolio.
Finally, you must examine how Shakespeare uses ONE dramatic technique to portray class
relationships.
Total 35 marks
OR
2. “What is exciting about this play is the use of poetry and song to present significant events.”
Write an essay in which you describe TWO incidents in which a poem OR song is used. For ONE
of the incidents described, you must discuss how the poem OR song is used in the presentation of
that significant event. Finally, you must examine how the playwright uses ONE dramatic technique
to present significant events.
Total 35 marks
SECTION A
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Your answer to the question you have chosen in Section A – Drama should be written here.
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SECTION B – POETRY
EITHER
3. “‘A Stone’s Throw’ and ‘Dreaming Black Boy’ are poems which focus on physical and emotional
abuse.”
For EACH poem, describe the nature of the abuse experienced. For ONE of the poems, you must
also discuss the impact of the abuse on ONE person. Finally, for EACH poem, you must examine
ONE device EACH poet uses to portray abuse.
Total 35 marks
OR
4. “The lessons we learn in life enable us to have a better understanding of ourselves and the world
around us.”
Choose TWO poems from the prescribed list and for EACH poem, describe the lesson that is
learnt. For ONE of the poems, you must also discuss the effect of this lesson on the speaker OR
someone else. Finally, for EACH poem, you must examine ONE device EACH poet uses to explore
lessons in life.
Total 35 marks
SECTION B
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Your answer to the question you have chosen in Section B – Poetry should be written here.
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SECTION C – PROSE FICTION
NOVEL
EITHER
Write an essay in which you describe TWO incidents where values are betrayed. For ONE of the
incidents described, you must also discuss the effect of that betrayal on others. Finally, you must
examine ONE technique the writer uses to explore the theme of betrayal.
Total 35 marks
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6. “The effects of discrimination against women on the basis of their gender is a major theme in For
the Life of Laetitia.”
Write an essay in which you describe TWO incidents of gender discrimination in the novel. You
must also discuss ONE effect of this experience on ONE woman OR girl. Finally, you must examine
ONE technique the writer uses to explore gender discrimination.
Total 35 marks
SHORT STORY
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7. “In ‘Raymond’s Run’ and ‘The Two Grandmothers’ traditional gender roles impact the protagonists.”
Write an essay in which you focus on traditional gender roles and its impact on the protagonists
in these TWO stories.
For EACH story, you must describe ONE incident that highlights the prevalence of traditional
gender roles. You must also discuss ONE impact of prevailing traditional gender roles on the
protagonist in ONE of the stories. Finally, for EACH story, you must examine ONE technique
the writer uses to present the impact of gender roles on the characters’ experiences.
Total 35 marks
OR
8. From the prescribed list, choose TWO stories you have studied which discuss social issues.
Write an essay in which you focus on the social issues in the stories chosen.
For EACH story, choose a social issue and describe the situation that gives rise to it. For ONE of
the stories, you must also discuss how ONE of the characters responds to the situation described.
Finally, for EACH story, you must examine ONE technique the writer uses to present social issues.
Total 35 marks
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SECTION C
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END OF TEST
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