HSC Questions 2001-2004

• demonstrate understanding of the ideas expressed in the text
• evaluate the text’s reception in different contexts
• organise, develop and express ideas using language appropriate to audience, purpose and form

Question 4 — Prose Fiction (20 marks)

‘Interpretations of texts can shift and change with time and place.’

Considering your time and place, reflect on the ways in which context has shaped your critical interpretation of the prescribed text.

In your response, refer to TWO extracts from your prescribed text.

Question 3 — Prose Fiction (20 marks)

Compose an argument for or against the topic:

‘That every text has its use-by date.’

Consider your prescribed text’s ideas, language and form, and its reception in different contexts.

Question 2 — Prose Fiction (20 marks)

Two people who value your prescribed text in different ways and for different reasons are having a conversation.

Compose their conversation which should include consideration of the structure, language and ideas of the text.

Question 3 — Prose Fiction (20 marks)

Two readers are arguing about the ending of the prescribed text you have studied.

Compose their discussion. The discussion should demonstrate your critical understanding of the prescribed text.