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Literature in English – Term 2 Week 5. 2012

What are some of the important things to look out for when revising for MYE 2012 Literature In English Examinations:

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Section A: Unseen Poetry Read up all the materials I have given to you on POETRY and how to write about a particular poem. Remember to read and understand the questions before writing. What does each particular question ask you to do?What do you have to quote to support your answer? Do not forget to use “…” marks to indicate your textual evidence. In the examinations, open your eyes, be calm, write as much as you can. You CAN DO it.

Section B: Short Stories Short Story 1: The Teacher [1] What contributes to the death of Tan Geok Peng? – Focus on the father / the teacher / Tan Geok Peng[2] Do you agree OR disagree about whether the death could have been prevented? - TAKE A STAND and ARGUE FULLY, using the evidence you can remember from your reading.[3] What are the compositions Tan Geok Peng has written? What does each of them specifically talk about? What are their respective contents? [4] In what ways does the writer, Catherine Lim, make the story INTERESTING? A large part of the story consists of Tan Geok Peng’s THREE COMPOSITIONS – It is important to know them in detail.

Short Story 2: Adeline Ng Ai Choo[1] Does anybody care about why Adeline Ng takes her life? [2] What happens in the STAFF MEETING at school?[3] What kind of things do Adeline’s parents discuss after her death?[4] Do you think their motivation to see Adeline succeed in school is correct? What have they done wrong? What do they say to Adeline? [5] What does Adeline’s diary entry reveal?

Section C: Passage Based QuestionsShort Story 3: Monster [1] Why is there UNHAPPINESS in the story?[2] What does the MONSTER refer to?[3] What makes Karen unhappy?[4] What makes the old grandmother unhappy? [5] Who do you sympathise with? Sai Khong, Karen or old grandmother?Remember to give evidence for all the claims you make. Also please use “….” Marks to mark out all your supporting textual evidence.

Issued to 2N1, 2N2, 2E1, 2E2 students by Yeo Yam Hwee in Term 2 Week 5.2012 Page 1

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Literature in English – Term 2 Week 5. 2012

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Section A: Unseen PoetryRead up all the materials I have given to you on POETRY and how to write about a particular poem. Remember to read and understand the questions before writing. What does each particular question ask you to do?What do you have to quote to support your answer? Do not forget to use “…” marks to indicate your textual evidence. In the examinations, write clearly and logically. You CAN DO it. Write as much as you can.

Section BShort Story 1: The Teacher What makes The Teacher interesting and memorable to you? How is language being presented to you in Tan Geok Peng’s three essays?What is the purpose of doing so by the writer, Catherine Lim? Does Tan Geok Peng have to die at all?

Short Story 2: Monster 1] Why is there UNHAPPINESS in the story?[2] What does the MONSTER refer to?[3] What makes Karen unhappy?[4] What makes the old grandmother unhappy? [5] Who do you sympathise with? Sai Khong, Karen or old grandmother?

Section C: Passage Based Questions William Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice retold by Leon Garfield

Read up and understand the characters of Antonio, Shylock and Portia. Focus should be given to the Court Trial – Your detailed knowledge is needed. Remember to use “….” Marks all the time to give evidence.

Issued to 2N1, 2N2, 2E1, 2E2 students by Yeo Yam Hwee in Term 2 Week 5.2012 Page 2