2021HSCExtended responseAny prescribed text

Q2

20 marks

Question

‘Literature forces us to ask questions and look for answers. Even if those answers do not exist.’
To what extent is this true?
In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

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Solution

Question 2

Criteria	Marks
• Skilfully evaluates the extent to which the statement is true of their prescribed text<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	17–20
• Effectively evaluates the extent to which the statement is true of their prescribed text<br>• 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	13–16
• Evaluates the extent to which the statement is true of their prescribed text<br>• 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	9–12
• Responds to some aspects of the statement<br>• Demonstrates some understanding of the prescribed text with limited textual references<br>• Composes a limited response	5–8
• Attempts to describe aspects of the prescribed text<br>• Attempts to compose a response to the question	1–4

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Syllabus alignment

Module B: Critical Study of Literature

Critical Study of LiteratureDevelop and support an informed personal interpretation through close analysis of a substantial literary text.

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