O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProse2010/12 · May/June 2022 · Q2125 Marks

SECTION B: PROSE from Stories of Ourselves Volume 2 Remember to support your ideas with details from the writing. Either 21 Read this passage from The Reservoir (by Janet Frame), and then answer the question that follows it: It was said to be four or five miles along the gully, Content removed due to copyright restrictions.

(a)How does Frame vividly convey the fascination that the Reservoir holds for the children?[25]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

demonstrates knowledge by incorporating well-selected reference to the text skilfully and with flair (AO1)
sustains a critical understanding of the text showing individuality and insight (AO2)
responds sensitively and in considerable detail to the way the writer achieves her / his effects (AO3)
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 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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