O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProse2010/12 · May/June 2020 · Q2125 Marks

Either 21 Read this passage from On Her Knees (by Tim Winton), and then answer the question that follows it: Honestly, Mum, why didn't we just give the place a light go through? Content removed due to copyright restrictions. I followed her into the hot afternoon. I had my breath back. To what extent do you think Winton makes this a satisfying ending to the story?

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[25] demonstrates knowledge by incorporating well-selected reference to the text skilfully and with flair (AO1)
[25] sustains a critical understanding of the text showing individuality and insight (AO2)
[25] responds sensitively and in considerable detail to the way the writer achieves her/his effects (AO3)
[25] sustains personal and evaluative engagement with task and text (AO4)

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Topic: Prose, O-Level Literature in English (syllabus 2010). Structured question, 25 marks.
Source: O-Level Literature in English, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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