2021HSCExtended responseKing Richard III + Looking for Richard

Q1 (a)

20 marks

Question

How do the extracts provided contribute to a broader textual conversation between the pair of prescribed texts that you have studied in Module A?
Enter RICHARD aloft, between two Bishops
MAYOR: See where his grace stands, ‘tween two clergymen.
BUCKINGHAM: Two props of virtue for a Christian prince, To stay him from the fall of vanity. And see, a book of prayer in his hand, True ornaments to know a holy man — Famous Plantagenet, most gracious prince, Lend favourable ear to our requests, And pardon us the interruption Of thy devotion and right Christian zeal.
(from King Richard III)

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Solution

Criteria	Marks
• Skilfully explains how the two extracts provided contribute to a broader textual conversation between the pair of prescribed texts<br>• Demonstrates a well-informed understanding of context, language, form and ideas using well-selected and detailed textual references<br>• Composes a thoughtful response using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form<br>• Effectively explains how the two extracts provided contribute to a broader textual conversation between the pair of prescribed texts	17–20
• Demonstrates an informed understanding of context, language, form and ideas using detailed textual references<br>• Composes an effective response using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form<br>• Explains how the two extracts provided contribute to a broader textual conversation between the pair of prescribed texts	13–16
• Demonstrates an understanding of context, language, form and ideas using some textual references<br>• Composes a sound response using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form<br>• Describes some aspects of the prescribed text(s) and/or the extracts	9–12
• Demonstrates some understanding of context, language, form and ideas with limited textual references<br>• Composes a limited response to the question	5–8
• Attempts to describe aspects of the prescribed text(s)<br>• Attempts to compose a response to the question Section II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature	1–4

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Module A: Textual Conversations

Textual ConversationsCompare how texts, contexts, values, assumptions, perspectives, intertextuality and reimagining shape meaning.

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