Texts and Human Experiences (prescribed text essay)
EA12-TE is worth about 20 marks out of 100 in recent HSC English Advanced papers. Practise 18 exam-style questions (short answer) with instant marking and a worked solution for every question.
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Example 1 · 20 marks · short answer
Henry Lawson, Short Stories
‘Lawson’s characters endure hardship with a mixture of resilience and quiet despair.’
To what extent does this statement reflect your understanding of the human experiences represented in Lawson’s stories?
In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text. (20 marks)
Example 2 · 20 marks · short answer
Jessica Au, Cold Enough for Snow
‘Our most important experiences are often the ones we struggle to put into words.’
To what extent does your prescribed text support this view of human experience?
In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text. (20 marks)
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