English Advanced Question Thread

[justwannawish]

Hey!
In Module A we are doing KRIII and Looking for Richard....
When I Quote one of the actors in the film, do i have to refer to a filmic device that is employed whilst the quote is being stated....?
For example, when Al Pacino states, "They canvas like politicians, complete with lies and innuendo", the action in the film doesnt add any depth to my argument of duplicity, but the quote fits.
aarrgghh.... this is really confusing... but i hope u get what i am trying to say....
PLMK

Cheers
Mitchell

Adding filmic devices will help sustain your response because it shows your awareness of form. Even if it's something like voiceover, high shot, long distance, chiaroscuro lighting, whatever it is,  if you can, add it!

[Mounica]

Hey Guys,
i was wondering if blade runner is a good related text for brave new world

[SSSS]

Does anyone have any tips on answering the question amazingly? Like I won't get a band 6 because of that ... Like if it says role of form or language, how do you answer this amazingly? Thanks so much guys!

[hansolo9]

Hey guys

Should you ever use quotes directly from the composer themselves in the 4 essays (AoS, Mod A/B/C), which are not in the text? Like for 1984, should you comment on Orwell’s personal criticism of communism?

[Lachlan Morley]

Hi All,

When writing a Mod B essay for Yeats, I've been told we should structure our paragraphs based of his desires.

Is it ok to do this even if the question dosen't specifically ask for what yeats desired in his life

[jamonwindeyer]

Hey, I was reading the student response that was given as an example for a strong discovery essay for "Away" in the 2015 HSC exam workbook. Regardless of the text however, I was surprised to find that they only used two quotes per paragraph and, seeing as it was a fully integrated essay, it meant they only had one quote per text in each paragraph.

Even more surprising, he didn't even provide a technique when analysing some of the quotes, when there were already so few to begin with.

I've always thought that you were expected to have a bit more textual evidence and analysis than that?

Wow, I agree with you! The analysis must have been absolutely spot on - Was it given as a 15/15 essay or a 'strong' essay? Without reading it, it doesn't sound like a 15/15!

Hey Guys,
i was wondering if blade runner is a good related text for brave new world

Absolutely, great choice, awesome representation of People and Politics (I'm keen af for the sequel)

Does anyone have any tips on answering the question amazingly? Like I won't get a band 6 because of that ... Like if it says role of form or language, how do you answer this amazingly? Thanks so much guys!

Answering a question amazingly is a really broad thing - You have to actually address the question (duh), provide examples that link naturally to the question, express ideas in a way consistent with what the question wants. Super challenging!

Often the best responses take the question and apply their spin. For yours, the role of form and language (which is just techniques and structural elements), you could say the role of form and language in portraying the nature of human ambition. Or something. Spin it to match your preparation

Hey guys

Should you ever use quotes directly from the composer themselves in the 4 essays (AoS, Mod A/B/C), which are not in the text? Like for 1984, should you comment on Orwell’s personal criticism of communism?

Yep I think this is a great thing to include, especially if you want to establish the composers personal viewpoint and/or context

Hi All,

When writing a Mod B essay for Yeats, I've been told we should structure our paragraphs based of his desires.

Is it ok to do this even if the question dosen't specifically ask for what yeats desired in his life

Provided it works with the question (maybe in a question on the use of techniques, you could do the use of techniques to portray desires, for example) sure! Why not - Definitely okay to base it around a personal spin on the argument

[Thebarman]

Do we need to contextualise out evidence?

[Checkmate123]

I was wondering what people do for mod B if they get a theme-specific question. For example, I do Hamlet and corruption is a paragraph in my prepared essay. But if they give a question purely on corruption, should I expand that one paragraph, or try to mould my other paragraphs into other aspects of corruption

[mary123987]

HEY guys does anyone know what technique/s this may be ?"her constant placement behind her mother"
 Much appreciated Mary

[Potatohater]

HEY guys does anyone know what technique/s this may be ?"her constant placement behind her mother"
 Much appreciated Mary

What form is the text that comes from? I find plays and films easy when you can't remeber the literary technique cause you can just say dialouge/ voice over. If it's a novel though, I'm not too sure either

[Potatohater]

Hey, I was just wondering, what is the difference between the political and social landscape?
My related text for mod C is about the stolen generation and I'm trying to work out the distinction between these two landscape types.

[biffi023]

Hey 
can someone help me with the way I end paragraphs in essays? I always find myself just saying 'hence...' and basically repeating my topic sentence.... anyone have tips on ways you can wrap your paragraphs up better??... or..... how necessary is it to completely repeat your idea at all? I have always been taught to finish off with a very clear link.. but while having a bit of a look at other essays on here, people don't always necessarily bother so much.. they just finish on their last analysis of their quote?
Thanks ppl..
 

[sarahhamilton]

What is the best method of writing a Module essay? (eg integrated)
I've currently got my essays in paragraphs per text.

[Potatohater]

What is the best method of writing a Module essay? (eg integrated)
I've currently got my essays in paragraphs per text.

I think at this point in time it's probably better to stick to how you write and refining that rather than trying a new style. There's no right or wrong way of structuring an essay, just do what works for you and do it well.

[justwannawish]

Hey,
Just wondering whether it'll be likely if they ask about particularly characters in module A. Like female characters in Richard III/LFR and just the female characters? I don't think I have enough quotes to have more than one paragraph about them!

Also, how do we tackle questions about different interpretations of speeches for Mod B?