English Advanced Question Thread

[Jakeybaby]

I was just wondering if someone could read over my introduction to my Individual Study worth 20% of my grade:

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How do the authors Wilde and Stevenson explore the nature of moral corruption?
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray both delineate an inner evil of which is ineluctable to humans. The eventual quietus of Jekyll in Stevenson’s text occurs due to his dual personality and the absence of apparent evil throughout his social life. However, the evil which becomes observable throughout Wilde’s principal character, Dorian Gray, a young Englishman who discards of his innocence and embraces loathsome hedonism., which leads him towards a way of life, resulting in the dilapidation of his soul. Due to the texts being constructed by both authors throughout late Nineteenth Century England, there is a clear focus on the aspect of human morality, as throughout this time, the intended audience were accustomed to the importance of their individual image and social stature. Both Stevenson and Wilde implement structural features and techniques which are quintessential to the exploration that both undergo into the nature of this inherent evil that all humans possess, including; Stevenson’s use of alternate perspectives, epistolary sections and symbolic representations which allows the audience to understand and acknowledge that corruption can be hidden in society through the significant discrepancy between Jekyll’s social appearance and his true motives. Whereas Wilde portrays the physical representation of the difference between one’s exterior appearance compared to their interior through his use of symbolism with contrasting and minor characters. When both author’s use of textual references are contrasted against one another, it is evident that both Wilde and Stevenson have alternating views on the nature of moral corruption and the impact on which it has on one’s appearance and the perception that they hold in the public eye. Through Wilde and Stevenson’s perspicacious exploration of the inescapable evil inside all, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde challenges the audience to question this apparent evil, the consequences and its impact on human life.

(all titles are in italics, it just doesn't keep the format from the transition from word to the forum.)

[jamonwindeyer]

For my yearly exams, I plan to memorise the body paragraphs and regurgitate it word for word in the yearly exam? Is this a good idea?

Like for essay question 1: I have body paragraphs talking about point X

For essay question 2: I regurgitate those body paragraphs from essay question 1 into essay question 2

Hey conic! Will massively agree with Sarah, a body paragraph that scores 20/20 in one essay question can score less than 10 in another if it doesn't suit, you must adapt as you go. I'm not a fan of memorising at all (I make this pretty obvious ), but if you do want to do it, then you need to be actively answering the question as you do. Be prepared to adjust your ideas accordingly

[jamonwindeyer]

I was just wondering if someone could read over my introduction to my Individual Study worth 20% of my grade:
(all titles are in italics, it just doesn't keep the format from the transition from word to the forum.)

Hey Jake! Sure thing mate, popped some comments in there for you!

Spoiler

How do the authors Wilde and Stevenson explore the nature of moral corruption?
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray both delineate an inner evil of which is ineluctable to humans. In the HSC I'd try for a more conceptual introduction, like a conceptual statement on moral corruption to act as your Thesis, but this may not be as applicable for you. The eventual quietus of Jekyll in Stevenson’s text occurs due to his dual personality and the absence of apparent evil throughout his social life. However, the evil which becomes observable throughout Wilde’s principal character, Dorian Gray, a young Englishman who discards of his innocence and embraces loathsome hedonism., which leads him towards a way of life, resulting in the dilapidation of his soul. Expression issue in that sentence, but this is a nice introduction that threads conceptual with synopsis, quite effective. Due to the texts being constructed by both authors throughout late Nineteenth Century England, there is a clear focus on the aspect of human morality, as throughout this time, the intended audience were accustomed to the importance of their individual image and social stature. Expression could be improved there as well, like; "A focus on human morality was a typical theme for the socially aware audiences of Nineteenth Century England," or something. Both Stevenson and Wilde implement structural features and techniques which are quintessential to the exploration that both undergo into the nature of this inherent evil that all humans possess, including; Stevenson’s use of alternate perspectives, epistolary sections and symbolic representations which allows the audience to understand and acknowledge that corruption can be hidden in society through the significant discrepancy between Jekyll’s social appearance and his true motives. Again, expression a little messy, this sentence is a tad long I think. Whereas Wilde portrays the physical representation of the difference between one’s exterior appearance compared to their interior through his use of symbolism with contrasting and minor characters. Sentence link not quite correct, you only use "whereas" in the second half of the same sentence. When both author’s use of textual references are contrasted against one another, it is evident that both Wilde and Stevenson have alternating views on the nature of moral corruption and the impact on which it has on one’s appearance and the perception that they hold in the public eye. Through Wilde and Stevenson’s perspicacious exploration of the inescapable evil inside all, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde challenges the audience to question this apparent evil, the consequences and its impact on human life. Nice conceptual wrap up there, very nice.

Good intro Jake! Good ideas on the whole, I'd like to see a bit more of a conceptual start that establishes a big idea on moral corruption, just to link to the question more effectively. Besides that, just expression stuff, your ideas are good but they can definitely be expressed in fewer words, and in a clearer way, if you play around with it a little bit!

[Jakeybaby]

Hey Jake! Sure thing mate, popped some comments in there for you!

Spoiler

How do the authors Wilde and Stevenson explore the nature of moral corruption?
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray both delineate an inner evil of which is ineluctable to humans. In the HSC I'd try for a more conceptual introduction, like a conceptual statement on moral corruption to act as your Thesis, but this may not be as applicable for you. The eventual quietus of Jekyll in Stevenson’s text occurs due to his dual personality and the absence of apparent evil throughout his social life. However, the evil which becomes observable throughout Wilde’s principal character, Dorian Gray, a young Englishman who discards of his innocence and embraces loathsome hedonism., which leads him towards a way of life, resulting in the dilapidation of his soul. Expression issue in that sentence, but this is a nice introduction that threads conceptual with synopsis, quite effective. Due to the texts being constructed by both authors throughout late Nineteenth Century England, there is a clear focus on the aspect of human morality, as throughout this time, the intended audience were accustomed to the importance of their individual image and social stature. Expression could be improved there as well, like; "A focus on human morality was a typical theme for the socially aware audiences of Nineteenth Century England," or something. Both Stevenson and Wilde implement structural features and techniques which are quintessential to the exploration that both undergo into the nature of this inherent evil that all humans possess, including; Stevenson’s use of alternate perspectives, epistolary sections and symbolic representations which allows the audience to understand and acknowledge that corruption can be hidden in society through the significant discrepancy between Jekyll’s social appearance and his true motives. Again, expression a little messy, this sentence is a tad long I think. Whereas Wilde portrays the physical representation of the difference between one’s exterior appearance compared to their interior through his use of symbolism with contrasting and minor characters. Sentence link not quite correct, you only use "whereas" in the second half of the same sentence. When both author’s use of textual references are contrasted against one another, it is evident that both Wilde and Stevenson have alternating views on the nature of moral corruption and the impact on which it has on one’s appearance and the perception that they hold in the public eye. Through Wilde and Stevenson’s perspicacious exploration of the inescapable evil inside all, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde challenges the audience to question this apparent evil, the consequences and its impact on human life. Nice conceptual wrap up there, very nice.

Good intro Jake! Good ideas on the whole, I'd like to see a bit more of a conceptual start that establishes a big idea on moral corruption, just to link to the question more effectively. Besides that, just expression stuff, your ideas are good but they can definitely be expressed in fewer words, and in a clearer way, if you play around with it a little bit!

Thankyou Jamon, really appreciate it!

I've got a 2000 word limit for this essay, do you think that I could convey other ideas throughout the intro? Or is this length okay due to the extended word limit?

[jamonwindeyer]

Thankyou Jamon, really appreciate it!

I've got a 2000 word limit for this essay, do you think that I could convey other ideas throughout the intro? Or is this length okay due to the extended word limit?

So your introduction is about 300 words, with 2000 words maybe:

300 Intro
500 Para 1
500 Para 2
500 Para 3
200 Conc

So this length works pretty well in my opinion

[Jakeybaby]

So your introduction is about 300 words, with 2000 words maybe:

300 Intro
500 Para 1
500 Para 2
500 Para 3
200 Conc

So this length works pretty well in my opinion

Lovely, thankyou!

[conic curve]

I am having trouble answering this essay question and am not sure what to write 

The quest is a journey, a pursuit frquently of a form of self-enlightenment. Discuss this statement in light of the texts you studied and one prescribed text

Could someone please give me some ideas on what I should write

Thanks

[jamonwindeyer]

I am having trouble answering this essay question and am not sure what to write 

The quest is a journey, a pursuit frquently of a form of self-enlightenment. Discuss this statement in light of the texts you studied and one prescribed text

Could someone please give me some ideas on what I should write

Thanks

Hey conic! Well really that's a matter of you interpreting your texts. Your texts will portray journeys in some way shape or form; be they spiritual, physical, emotional, etc. You need to analyse how the perspective of journeys in the question (that is, as mechanisms for self enlightenment) is represented in the text. The question could be simplified (roughly speaking) to:

How do your texts show journeys as a form of self enlightenment?

How you choose to do that is totally up to your interpretation

[conic curve]

Hey conic! Well really that's a matter of you interpreting your texts. Your texts will portray journeys in some way shape or form; be they spiritual, physical, emotional, etc. You need to analyse how the perspective of journeys in the question (that is, as mechanisms for self enlightenment) is represented in the text. The question could be simplified (roughly speaking) to:

How do your texts show journeys as a form of self enlightenment?

How you choose to do that is totally up to your interpretation

So what would a thesis statement or an intro paragraph be like in this?

Also I'm struggling to write about women and the great chain of being in my essay, like how do I write it. I know that women were considered a lower status then men in the great chain of being and what if a woman was higher, it would disrupt the great chain of being, but I don't know how to explain that

Any help is greatly appreciated

[jamie anderson]

Hey guys ive been going through practice paper 2 questions and i keep on having issues writing an introductiont/topic sentence and conclusion to some of these questions. What would be the best plan to tackle these issues?

Thanks

[humble mango]

Hiii again, I was just wondering about using critics in Mod B. I use the PEEL structure for paragraphing, but I'm not really sure where the critics' quotes or views fit into them (I though evidence and effect was better of being from the prescribed text) I've done alright in Mod B throughout this year without the use of them, but my tutor advised me it's best to use them to maximise marks (plus our teacher did hand out some articles with critics taking a stance, but I just use them as inspirations for my ideas and quotes rather than actually incorporating the critic's view into my essay, dunno if that makes sense ) Just a bit confused, any help is very much appreciated.

[conic curve]

How do I link this paragraph to the original essay question?

[anotherworld2b]

Hi we were assigned two questions to write a response to but I'm not sure how to start Q1 and Q2.
I tried to answer Q2 but I don't really understanding how to use intertextuality in my response? 

2. How can responses to a text change over time and in different historical, social and cultural contexts? Briefly explain in relation to one text you have studied. (15 marks)

1. How has one text you have studied used intertextuality to shape audience response? (15 marks)

Fairytales are credited with teaching good morals and messages in a fantastical memorable way to children. Throughout the gothic short story, ‘The Werewolf’, Angela Carter uses intertextuality to challenge the reader’s understanding and interpretation of the modern fairy tale ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. Carter crafts the audience’s response of awareness towards the difference of the setting and characters in each respective text through the meticulous use of descriptive language and imagery and characterisation.

‘The Werewolf’ by Angela Carter utilises a range of descriptive language and imagery to encapsulate the setting of the woods and the dangers within it. Her use of repetition of the word cold in ‘they have cold weather, they have cold hearts.Cold; tempest; wild beasts in the forest.’ emphasises the harsh setting of a northern country. Intertextuality influences the reader to contrast by illustrating ‘It is a hard life’.

[jamonwindeyer]

So what would a thesis statement or an intro paragraph be like in this?

Also I'm struggling to write about women and the great chain of being in my essay, like how do I write it. I know that women were considered a lower status then men in the great chain of being and what if a woman was higher, it would disrupt the great chain of being, but I don't know how to explain that

Any help is greatly appreciated

Well the Thesis itself is up to you! The intro paragraph should, as usual, set up your Thesis, introduce the texts, list what your paragraphs will discuss and link to the question and module. The Thesis could include a variety of things, but it would need to consider some aspect of self-enlightenment (benefit to individuals, challenges it represents, etc)

[jamonwindeyer]

Hey guys ive been going through practice paper 2 questions and i keep on having issues writing an introductiont/topic sentence and conclusion to some of these questions. What would be the best plan to tackle these issues?

Thanks

Hey Jamie! Big question there, this is definitely a tough thing to get the hang of. Without a doubt the best thing is practice, this will let you develop these sort of skills, but the best thing is to start simple. Why don't you share a question you've had some trouble with and I'll show you how I would approach it?