IGCSE English - Literature In English (0475) — May–June 2023, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 25 marks · Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 (from Part 4)

Read the poem 'Rain' by Edward Thomas, and then answer the question that follows it: Explore the ways in which Thomas makes this such a moving poem.

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Question 2 · 25 marks · Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 (from Part 4)

How does Cheng create such disturbing impressions of the city in 'The Planners'? (The full poem by Boey Kim Cheng is printed on the paper.)

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Question 3 · 25 marks · Songs of Ourselves Volume 2 (from Part 4)

Read the poem 'I Find No Peace' by Sir Thomas Wyatt, and then answer the question that follows it: Explore the ways in which Wyatt strikingly conveys his feelings in this poem.

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Question 4 · 25 marks · Songs of Ourselves Volume 2 (from Part 4)

How does Fairburn make 'Rhyme of the Dead Self' such a memorable poem? (The full poem by A R D Fairburn is printed on the paper.)

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Question 5 · 25 marks · Ted Hughes: from New Selected Poems

Read the poem 'The Thought-Fox' by Ted Hughes, and then answer the question that follows it: Explore the ways Hughes strikingly depicts how thoughts come to him as he writes the…

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Question 6 · 25 marks · Ted Hughes: from New Selected Poems

How does Hughes powerfully depict his early morning walk in 'The Horses'? (The poem is printed on the paper; lines removed here for copyright.)

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Question 7 · 25 marks · Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Purple Hibiscus

Read the printed passage from Purple Hibiscus, and then answer the question that follows it: How does Adichie make this such a dramatic moment in the novel?

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Question 8 · 25 marks · Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Purple Hibiscus

Explore the ways in which Adichie vividly depicts Kambili's school days.

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Question 9 · 25 marks · Charles Dickens: Great Expectations

Read the printed passage from Great Expectations (from Chapter 2), and then answer the question that follows it: How does Dickens make this such an entertaining introduction to…

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Question 10 · 25 marks · Charles Dickens: Great Expectations

How far does Dickens make you feel sympathy for Magwitch?

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Question 11 · 25 marks · Daphne du Maurier: Rebecca

Read the printed passage from Rebecca (from Chapter 16), and then answer the question that follows it: How does du Maurier make this such a powerful moment in the novel?

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Question 12 · 25 marks · Daphne du Maurier: Rebecca

Explore the ways in which du Maurier memorably portrays Frank Crawley.

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Question 13 · 25 marks · Henry James: Washington Square

Read the printed passage from Washington Square (from Chapter 6), and then answer the question that follows it: In what ways does James strikingly portray the characters at this…

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Question 14 · 25 marks · Henry James: Washington Square

To what extent does James make it possible for you to admire Dr Sloper?

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Question 15 · 25 marks · Jhumpa Lahiri: The Namesake

Read the printed passage from The Namesake (from Chapter 9), and then answer the question that follows it: Explore the ways in which Lahiri makes this such a revealing moment in…

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Question 16 · 25 marks · Jhumpa Lahiri: The Namesake

How does Lahiri create such memorable impressions of Ashoke's life?

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Question 17 · 25 marks · Joan Lindsay: Picnic at Hanging Rock

Read the printed passage from Picnic at Hanging Rock (from Chapter 5), and then answer the question that follows it: In what ways does Lindsay make this moment in the novel both…

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Question 18 · 25 marks · Joan Lindsay: Picnic at Hanging Rock

How does Lindsay's portrayal of Sara Waybourne's suffering contribute to the power of the novel?

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Question 19 · 25 marks · Yann Martel: Life of Pi

Read the printed passage from Life of Pi (from Chapter 57), and then answer the question that follows it: How does Martel strikingly convey Pi's excitement with his plan at this…

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Question 20 · 25 marks · Yann Martel: Life of Pi

Explore the ways in which Martel vividly depicts Pi's extreme suffering during his time at sea.

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Question 21 · 25 marks · from Stories of Ourselves Volume 2

Read the printed passage from 'A Thousand Years of Good Prayers' by Yiyun Li, and then answer the question that follows it: How does Li vividly portray Mr Shi's unhappiness at…

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Question 22 · 25 marks · from Stories of Ourselves Volume 2

Explore the ways in which Hughes creates vivid impressions of Mrs Jones in 'Thank You M'am'.

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