English Advanced Question Thread

[jamonwindeyer]

Were you meant to write something Bellerina? It appears as just a quote of what I wrote earlier and nothing else.

It was hidden in the quote, I tidied it for you

[Wales]

Yeah i gave my practise essays for my teacher to mark and now i am just memorising my quotes and analysis of it. That is a good idea! I can only really write around 800words with normal speed. Unless i write really fast, then its around 900-1000.

Thanks Jamon for cleaning it up I've been a victim of that a few times too

If you're in an exam you should DEFINITELY try to write fast as long as it's legible. 900 should be a good aim but 1000 is ideal.

For Yeats I had 17 quotes. I wrote them out each about 10 times (15 pages or so) and then allocated one quote ONE key word which I memorised. I would go into the exam and scribble the keywords over my paper and refer to it. They trigger the entire quote for me and I found it really handy instead of memorising the entire quote. Make sure you can write it out though, once Trials come you'll be doing 3x1000 word essays back to back.

[bellerina]

Hmm, alright! I will try doing that then! Thanks for the help Wales!

[Wales]

Hmm, alright! I will try doing that then! Thanks for the help Wales!

Just remember it's different for everyone. I find the repitition of writing it really helps it stick especially with the keywords method. Let me know how you go or if you need any more advice

[bellerina]

For me, i learn fast when i write repeatedly and practise using my quotes/analysis to answer other past paper questions I use tables so its simple and im able to learn the content faster.

[ProfLayton2000]

Hey so for Mod B, one thing a lot of notes brought up was the source material for Hamlet, Amleth, and the importance of the changes Shakespeare made.

Is it acceptable to mention this in the HSC (only asking because my teacher said not to bring up any other texts)?

[jamonwindeyer]

Hey so for Mod B, one thing a lot of notes brought up was the source material for Hamlet, Amleth, and the importance of the changes Shakespeare made.

Is it acceptable to mention this in the HSC (only asking because my teacher said not to bring up any other texts)?

Hey! Definitely acceptable, it's a contextual concern! Even though it is a text it is more about context, you don't need to analyse any quotes from it or anything though

[beau77bro]

so i was just wondering how i should approach mod B essays, should i analyse the text for the contextual issue the composer explores then apply that to the broader issue that makes it relevant or should i just focus on broader ideas? or should i just address the contextual issue at the start of the analysis and then expand upon the broader significance and support with purely analysis about the broader ideas. idk this is my idea of how i wanna structure my arguments but i dont really know if this will crtically analyse the text properly.

- Broader idea (about humanity and issues) through the topic sentence
- How Rossetti explores this in her context - linked explicitly to the thesis/question
- Main argument points
    - Exploring the contextual issue - what she is challenging or agreeing with in society
    - Then the broader idea she is conveying - what she is saying about humanity
- Supporting points that focus specifically on the themes and issues
- Do another main point which explores another aspect of the contextual issue and its broader application (another poem possibly)
- support further focusing on overarching ideas
- summarise and link the ideas with the thesis

because context is important to how the author explores greater issues right?

Mod Edit: Posts merged

[kiiaaa]

Hi, Everyone!

could someone please explain to me what does the silence at the end of "looking for Richard" symbolize mean etc. which I could incorporate into an essay?

Thanks a lot!

[beau77bro]

can we use rhetorical questions in essays or is that not ok?

[Wales]

Hi, Everyone!

could someone please explain to me what does the silence at the end of "looking for Richard" symbolize mean etc. which I could incorporate into an essay?

Thanks a lot!

Where abouts? Is it the section at the end of the credits or towards the end of the film? Maybe dramatic effect contrasting the dichotomy of good v evil / how good will always prevail in the Elizabethan society? I would lean towards something like allowing the audience to reflect upon what happened in the film.

[Wales]

can we use rhetorical questions in essays or is that not ok?

I would avoid it, in an essay you're aiming to be sophisticated and technical. Constantly analyzing and exploring the themes of the text. I think rhetorical questions are better suited for speeches and whatnot rather than an essay.

Then again, see what your teacher says, I've just personally never used one in my essays.

[K9810]

Hey,
I am converting an essay into a speech but I'm have troubling adding in a 'personal voice' because it just sounds like I'm reading off an essay. Any suggestion?

[jamonwindeyer]

Hey,
I am converting an essay into a speech but I'm have troubling adding in a 'personal voice' because it just sounds like I'm reading off an essay. Any suggestion?

Hey! Try this, grab a friend:

1. Read the essay line aloud.
2. Hide the essay
3. Try and communicate the same idea you just read from the essay, without repeating the sentence verbatim, recording your attempt.

Recalling the idea from the essay without reading it will usually lead to more colloquial language, and this will be what your speech needs! It will also give a more personal voice, because it is your voice, explaining it aloud to your friend as the audience

[jamonwindeyer]

so i was just wondering how i should approach mod B essays, should i analyse the text for the contextual issue the composer explores then apply that to the broader issue that makes it relevant or should i just focus on broader ideas? or should i just address the contextual issue at the start of the analysis and then expand upon the broader significance and support with purely analysis about the broader ideas.

Hey! It's a little tough to know exactly what will work better without seeing it in action, but the general approach would be to start your argument with a general issue, then link it to your text and its context/audience. EG: Relationships can be damaging. This is epitomised in ________, as the composer extrapolates on their context to...

idk this is my idea of how i wanna structure my arguments but i dont really know if this will crtically analyse the text properly.
- Broader idea (about humanity and issues) through the topic sentence
- How Rossetti explores this in her context - linked explicitly to the thesis/question
- Main argument points
    - Exploring the contextual issue - what she is challenging or agreeing with in society
    - Then the broader idea she is conveying - what she is saying about humanity
- Supporting points that focus specifically on the themes and issues
- Do another main point which explores another aspect of the contextual issue and its broader application (another poem possibly)
- support further focusing on overarching ideas
- summarise and link the ideas with the thesis

because context is important to how the author explores greater issues right?

Yep, context is important, but not as important here as it is in Module A! I think your approach sounds solid, but try not to be TOO rigid in how you argue your points. If you lock yourself down to a structure too specifically, it becomes really difficult to be flexible when faced with a difficult question. Try to instead have a broader idea of what is required, perhaps using this guide as a reference