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STUDENTS NAME
BBA PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2014
ENGLISH
Level Two
QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKLET
(PAPER SAVE VERSION)
91099 (2.2)

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Analyse specifed aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s),
supported by evidence.
Credits: Four
Suggested time: 60 minutes
You should answer ONE of the essay questions in this booklet.
If you need more space for any answer, ask the Supervisor for extra paper. Clearly
number the question. Attach the extra sheets at the appropriate place in this booklet.
Check that this booklet has pages 2-3 in the correct order and that none of these pages
is blank.
Achievement Criteria
Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence
Analyse specifed aspect(s) of
studied visual or oral text(s)
written text(s), using supporting
evidence.
Analyse specifed aspect(s) of
studied visual or oral text(s)
convincingly, using supporting
evidence.
Analyse specifed aspect(s) of
studied visual or oral text(s)
perceptively, using supporting
evidence.
HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE ASSESSMENT.
ASSESSORS USE ONLY
Not
Achievement
Achievement Achievement GRADE
Achieved with Merit with Excellence AND SCORE
0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8
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VISUAL OR ORAL TEXTS
QUESTIONS (Choose ONE):
(A list of visual and oral features is provided below).
1. Analyse how confict was developed to help your understanding of characters in the visual or
oral text(s).
2. Analyse how symbolism was used to deepen your understanding of the theme(s) in the visual
or oral text(s).
3. Analyse how at least one signifcant incident changed the attitude of a character or individual
in the visual or oral text(s).
4. Analyse how a writer used language to develop the theme(s) in the visual or oral text(s).
5. Analyse how details of settings of time and /or place are used to help you imagine a believable
new world in the visual or oral text(s).
6. Analyse how the beginning and ending showed how the characters had changed in the visual
or oral text(s).
7. Analyse how visual or sound effects were used to create tension in the visual or oral text(s).
8. Analyse how techniques typical of a certain genre or text type were used to stir your emotions
in the visual/ oral text(s).
(Note: genre or text type may include documentary, war, comedy, action, drama, science
ction, fantasy, action, lm, TV / radio programme, stage drama, graphic novel, oral
performance).
Visual and oral text features that could be used in an answer to any question include:
Ambient sound / silence
Body language
Camera work / cinematography
Colour
Composition
Costume
Design
Dialogue
Editing
Font
Illustration
Imagery
Lighting
Music
Narration / voice-over
Props
Rhetorical devices
Sound effects
Special effects
Structure
Use of voice
You are advised to spend 60 minutes writing an essay on your chosen question in this booklet.
INSTRUCTIONS
Write an essay on at least ONE visual or oral text that you have studied:
The text(s) can be any of the following:
lm
television programme
radio programme
drama production
graphic novel
oral performance
If you choose to write about more than one text, the texts may be:
the same type (eg two drama productions)
a combination of different text types (intertextual studies- eg a flm and a TV
programme)
from the same or different authors/creators/directors,and you may compare/contrast
if you wish.
Choose ONE of questions 1-8. Make sure your chosen question suits the text(s).
After you have chosen a question, complete the box at the top of page 3.
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Continue your answer on the rell provided. Write your name and the topic/question number
clearly at the top of EACH PAGE you complete. Hand in ALL rell sheets WITH THIS BOOKLET
at the end of the examination to your supervisor.
Teachers
use only
Your essay should be at least 350 words long. The quality of your writing is more important than
the length of your essay.
Your essay should include:
an introduction that states the focus of your essay
key points related to the question, supported by examples and quotations
a conclusion that focuses on your argument.
Support the points you make with specic details from the text(s).
PLANNING. (This planning section will NOT be assessed).
Circle your chosen visual / oral text(s):
Question number: _______________
Title of text(s): __________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Author / creator(s): _____________________________________________________________________
television programme radio programme drama production
graphic novel flm oral performance
Begin your visual / oral text(s) essay here:
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