2021HSCExtended response

Q3 (b)

10 marks

Question

Evaluate how your study of figurative language in The Craft of Writing influenced the creative decisions you made in part (a).
In your response, make reference to one or more of your prescribed texts.

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Solution

Question 3 (b)

Criteria	Marks
• Provides a considered evaluation of the creative decisions made in their piece of writing in part (a), with relevant textual references<br>• Provides a considered evaluation of how the study of figurative language in The Craft of Writing influenced their writing in part (a), making well-selected references to one or more prescribed texts<br>• Demonstrates skilful control of language	9–10
• Provides an evaluation of the creative decisions made in their piece of writing in part (a), with appropriate textual references<br>• Provides an evaluation of how the study of figurative language in The Craft of Writing influenced their writing in part (a), making appropriate references to one or more prescribed texts<br>• Demonstrates effective control of language	7–8
• Provides an explanation of the creative decisions made in their piece of writing in part (a)<br>• Provides an explanation of their study of figurative language in The Craft of Writing, making reference to one or more prescribed texts<br>• Demonstrates sound control of language	5–6
• Describes some language features in their piece of writing in part (a)<br>• Attempts to explain some aspects of their study of The Craft of Writing, with limited reference to a prescribed text<br>• Demonstrates limited control of language	3–4
• Provides some relevant information about their writing in part (a) and/or The Craft of Writing	1–2

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Compare this with your working, not only your final sentence.

Syllabus alignment

Module C: The Craft of Writing

The Craft of WritingCompose, examine and refine imaginative, discursive, persuasive, informative and reflective writing for varied audiences and purposes.

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