IGCSE English - Literature In English (0475) — May–June 2025, Paper 11

Read the poem 'Rain' by Edward Thomas, and then answer the question that follows it: Explore how Thomas makes you feel sympathy for the speaker in this poem.

How does Turner movingly convey the speaker's thoughts about death in On Finding a Small Fly Crushed in a Book?

Read the poem 'The Capital' by W H Auden, and then answer the question that follows it: How does Auden powerfully convey the speaker's feelings about the capital?

In what ways does Cato use words and images to striking effect in The Road?

Read the poem 'Wind' by Ted Hughes, and then answer the question that follows it: How does Hughes make this poem so frightening?

In what ways does Hughes make the horses so mysterious in The Horses?

Read this passage, and then answer the question that follows it: In what ways does Achebe make this such a moving moment in the novel?

Explore how Achebe strikingly conveys the impact of Okonkwo's banishment.

Read this passage, and then answer the question that follows it: How does Desai make this moment in the novel both comical and sad?

Explore how Desai vividly conveys Nanda Kaul's changing feelings towards Raka.

Read this passage, and then answer the question that follows it: Explore the ways in which Dickens makes this such a vivid moment in the novel.

How does Dickens strikingly portray Pip's intense feelings for Estella?

Read this passage, and then answer the question that follows it: How does du Maurier make this such a dramatic moment in the novel?

In what ways does du Maurier portray Jack Favell as a villain?

Read this passage, and then answer the question that follows it: How does Lee make this such a memorable moment in the novel?

In what ways does Lee make Dill such an intriguing character?

Read this passage, and then answer the question that follows it: How does Lindsay make this such a powerful moment in the novel?

In what ways does Lindsay portray Mrs Appleyard as such an unpleasant character?

Read this passage, and then answer the question that follows it: How does Wells make this such a frightening moment in the novel?

To what extent does Wells's portrayal of the Martians suggest that they are admirable?

Read this passage from Fluke (by Romesh Gunesekera), and then answer the question that follows it: How does Gunesekera make this moment in the story so entertaining?

In what ways does Christina Rossetti make Nick such a powerful story about jealousy?