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Junior Cert 2010: English Paper 2

  • 07-06-2010 6:06pm
    #1
    kevin12345
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    Wednesday June 9th
    14:00 - 16:30

    All discussion and questions about English Paper 2 goes here!

    Good luck! :)
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  • #2
    kevin12345
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    Just thought I'd make this thread so I could ask a question about paper 2! With the studied drama when was the last time they asked you to discuss a theme (sorry don't have my papers)

    Thanks :D


  • #3
    .SONIC.
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    im brickin it for english paper 2!!!

    studied poems, fiction and drama are byfar the worst!!!!

    im sorted for poems though, did anyone study dulce et decorum est, it works for practically any question :):)


  • #4
    Closed ac
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    Thanks for the thread Kevin!

    Last time it came up was 2002!


  • #5
    kevin12345
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    DKZ wrote: »
    Thanks for the thread Kevin!

    Last time it came up was 2002!

    no bother!

    Thanks so much for that! Just prepared a question on Macbeth for it, actually hoping it does come up :)


  • #6
    Closed ac
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    kevin12345 wrote: »
    no bother!

    Thanks so much for that! Just prepared a question on Macbeth for it, actually hoping it does come up :)

    Macbeth for JC? :confused:


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  • #7
    kevin12345
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    DKZ wrote: »
    Macbeth for JC? :confused:

    yep...strange alright...my teachers pretty crazy anyway :pac:


  • #8
    WanderingSoul
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    I much prefer Paper 2. :D


  • #9
    kevin12345
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    WanderingSoul wrote: »
    I much prefer Paper 2. :D

    :eek::pac:


  • #10
    WanderingSoul
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    I find it so much easier! :D


  • #11
    .SONIC.
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    WanderingSoul wrote: »
    I much prefer Paper 2. :D


    if you have prepared you sample answers correctly you should be sorted!!


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  • #12
    WanderingSoul
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    .SONIC. wrote: »
    if you have prepared you sample answers correctly you should be sorted!!

    I don't do it that way. :) I don't prepare sample answers really, I just know my material inside out and do it on the day. That works for me because I've gotten A's in the majority of my Paper 2 essays I haven't prepared and high B's for the rest. :)


  • #13
    Closed ac
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    Paper 2 is easier, but there's just not enough time. I won't get it finished.


  • #14
    WanderingSoul
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    I hope I will. The key really is managing your time, I did practice before and I got it done with maybe 5 minutes left, but that was while I could still write.


  • #15
    decisions
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    anyone got any predictions for the studied fiction and drama Qs??


  • #16
    Closed ac
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    decisions wrote: »
    anyone got any predictions for the studied fiction and drama Qs??

    I think a question on themes will come up for drama as it hasn't come up for 8 years


  • #17
    Zoticon
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    doesnt character relationships always come up ?


  • #18
    whistlin_boy
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    I much prefer paper 2 because I know my material inside out. I find that the notes on this website tend to help http://www.litcharts.com/

    For Paper Two you need to have the techniques involved in your drama, poetry and fiction (be it a novel or a set of short stories) and be able to have them peppered all over your answer. Examiners LOVE that!!!


  • #19
    kevin12345
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    whistlin_boy wrote: »
    I much prefer paper 2 because I know my material inside out. I find that the notes on this website tend to help http://www.litcharts.com/

    For Paper Two you need to have the techniques involved in your drama, poetry and fiction (be it a novel or a set of short stories) and be able to have them peppered all over your answer. Examiners LOVE that!!!

    what techniques are these :pac:


  • #20
    kevin12345
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    Zoticon wrote: »
    doesnt character relationships always come up ?

    no? I think it came up last year...not sure!


  • #21
    whistlin_boy
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    For example in the drama they are looking for people to be able to mention use of syntax, the language and vocabulary of the main characters. For example in the Merchant of Venice if speaking about Shylock you could discuss the fact that the villain the play is also given the two most eloquent speeches (Many a time and oft in the Rialto... and I am a Jew, Hath a Jew not eyes....). Also in the novel symbolism and similes could be discussed.;)


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  • #22
    Zoticon
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    whistlin_boy wrote: »
    For example in the drama they are looking for people to be able to mention use of syntax, the language and vocabulary of the main characters. For example in the Merchant of Venice if speaking about Shylock you could discuss the fact that the villain the play is also given the two most eloquent speeches (Many a time and oft in the Rialto... and I am a Jew, Hath a Jew not eyes....). Also in the novel symbolism and similes could be discussed.;)

    u r so getting an A:D
    i have no idea what u just said :confused::confused:


  • #23
    whistlin_boy
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    Zoticon wrote: »
    u r so getting an A:D
    i have no idea what u just said :confused::confused:
    Unfortunately, no.

    I can't write an essay to save my life:mad:


  • #24
    whistlin_boy
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    Syntax is the flow of the piece, usually put through length of sentences
    :D:D;)


  • #25
    pauammon
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    How long should your studied Play,Poetry and Fiction questions be??
    My teacher said 3-4 A4 pages but I just cant write that in 30 minutes.


  • #26
    kevin12345
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    pauammon wrote: »
    How long should your studied Play,Poetry and Fiction questions be??
    My teacher said 3-4 A4 pages but I just cant write that in 30 minutes.

    i think its 3/4 of a page to 1 page for 15 marks? could be rong? so maybe 2 or 2 and a half pages should do :D


  • #27
    whistlin_boy
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    maybe its 2 and a half or three pages in total because it would be impossible to write more than 2 pages for the whole question in the time given (25 minutes)


  • #28
    pauammon
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    Thank Jesus himself I was really nervous Ill aim for 2 a4 It will be fine


  • #29
    Luno
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    whistlin_boy wrote: »
    maybe its 2 and a half or three pages in total because it would be impossible to write more than 2 pages for the whole question in the time given (25 minutes)

    Impossible is nothing!


  • #30
    whistlin_boy
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    M&S* wrote: »
    Impossible is nothing!

    Quoting YouTube videos won't help you on Wednesday!!


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  • #31
    Luno
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    whistlin_boy wrote: »
    Quoting YouTube videos won't help you on Wednesday!!

    Wanna bet? :P


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