Monday 10 December 2012

Junior Cert. Higher Level Exam Questions. 2013

Junior Cert. Higher Level.(Past exam Questions up to 2012)
Always underline exactly what you are being asked in every question.
Section 1: Reading.
-What impression of the writer do you get/ sense of place?
-Aspects of style, autobiographical?
-Does the writer enjoy being a writer?
-Text relevant to modern reader?
-Passage entertaining?
-Good story teller/writer?
-Attractive images?
-Optimistic/pessimistic viewpoint?
Section 2: Composition.
-Personal writing.
-Discursive writing.
-Descriptive writing.
-Short story writing.
-Dialogue.
-Speech/debate.
-Diary entries.
-Newspaper article.
-A Short story that includes a line or inspired by a picture.
-Composition inspired by a picture/illustration.
-Describe an experience.
-Reflective essay.
Section 3: Functional Writing.
- Talk.
- Letter (Formal/Informal).
- Letter to Editor.
- Pen pal.    
- Letter regarding text you have studied.
- Report.
- Instructions.
-Prospectus article.
- Safety Guidelines.
- Review/blurb of book/DVD.
- Pep Talk.
- Interview.
- Speech.
- Debate.
-Report of a sports event.
-Nomination for a favourite band.
-Newspaper/magazine article.

Media Studies.

-         Target Audience.
-         Radio v television.
-         Watershed.
-         Message.
-         Write article.
-          Write text of advertisement. (Radio, Print)
-         Voice-over.
-         Most effective advertisement.
-         Text for brochure.
-         Article for magazine.
-         Visual images.
-         Discuss differences between advertisements; which most effective?
-         Elements of advert which contribute to impact.
-         Product placement, advantages, disadvantages.
-         Various features of a magazine.
-         Functions of an editor.
-         Write an editorial.
-         Write editorial.
-         “Spoof”/ parody of a genuine advert.
-         Influence of designer brands.
-         Local v National radio.
-         Use of various media to promote something.
-         Compare to advertisements as to their effectiveness
-         Typical features of a review. How would a review influence you?
     -     Radio, television, billboards, leaflets, pamphlets, flyers,
           posters, mobile, texts, magazines, newspapers, internet.
     -    Criteria for newsworthiness e.g. timing, significance, proximity, prominence, human interest, etc.
     -     Advantages and disadvantages of various forms of media e.g. Newspapers, radio, television, internet, etc.  



Paper 2.
Section 1.
Drama.
Unseen.Q1
-         Set play in contemporary society.
-         Stage, props, lighting, costumes, facial expressions, sound, music.
-         Gestures of actors.
-         Tone of voice.
-         Dialogue from the point of view of a character.
-         Member of the audience.
-         Diary entry from the perspective of a character.
-         Directions a director may give to certain characters e.g. costumes, gestures, facial expressions, voice, movements on stage, etc.
-         Which character would you audition for?
-         Personal impression of a character.
-         Challenges for a director.
-         Diary entry from a character’s perspective.
-         Identify elements that make the extract powerful/entertaining.

Drama.
Seen.Q2

-         Dialogue.
-         Relationship between characters.
-         Dramatic scene/ creation of tension/ how would you convey this tension as a director?
-         Themes.
-         Impression of character/ character profile.
-         Costume, setting, facial expression, props.
-         Mood, atmosphere.
-         Lighting, stage directions, music, sound.
-         Main characters, relationships.
-         Setting/ world of characters.
-         Character that experiences good/bad luck.
-         Character; winner/loser?
-         Love, death, conflict, harmony.
-         Write an introduction to play.
-         Main idea/ message.
-         Favourite character.
-         Recommend the play?
-         Character: winner/loser.
-         Character Profile.
-         Opening scene/ information conveyed/capturing the audiences attention.
-         Ending of play, impact on reader, were issues resolved?
-         Hero/heroine of play.
-         Is the play serious or light-hearted? Which had the greater impact on you?
-         Obstacles/challenges facing a character; what you leaned about the character based on how he/she dealt with them.

Section 2.
Poetry.

Unseen.Q1
- Images.
- Main point/ message.
- Features of poem; language, structure, mood, tone.
- Like/dislike poem.
- Title.
- Well written?
- Poem in your own words.
- Read more of featured poet?
- Use of language
- Setting of poem.
-Is the scene captured well? How is this done?
-Happy/sad poem?
-Impression of a character in the poem.
-How a character is affected by the experience described in the poem.
Seen.Q2
- War.
- Poem with personal meaning/impressed you?
- Peace.
- People.
- Powerful imagery.
- Favourite poet/ Poet’s work that impressed you. Explain why.
- Two poems with similar theme.
- Foreign lands. Different cultures.
- Vivid images of a person/Place/time. How is this communicated?
-“Wonder filled” “Whoosh of the imagination”.
- Interesting title.
- Wishes/thoughts.
- Invite a poet to your school.
- Time/place.
- Youth/old age.
- Love.
- Images.
- Sound effects, musical qualities- enrich the poem? Why would you read it aloud?
-Why would your class enjoy a particular poem? How would you read it to make it more interesting? E.g. props, visuals, costumes, visuals, etc.
-Important issue? Insights into this issue?
-A poem relevant to the 21st century.
-Brings a person/place/thing vividly to life. What words/phrases are the most effective in bring this person/place/thing to life?
-Interesting language used to convey powerful thoughts and feelings. What made the language interesting?
     Section 3.
Fiction.
Unseen. Q1
- Relationships.
- Would you like to read this novel?
- The way the extract is written.
- Diary entry.
- Skill of writer.
- Exaggeration.
-Describe a character.
-Can you relate to a character?
- Novel relevant to teenagers?
-Continue a conversation between two characters.
-Impression of a character.
-Would you like to live in the setting described in the text?
-What was your impression of the dialogue/humour or ending of the extract?


Fiction.
Seen.Q2

- Character who rebels.
- Character who changes.
- Mood/atmosphere.
- Conflict/difficulties.
- A character that impacts on another.
- Funny/tragic scene.
- Interesting theme.
- Favourite section.
- Happy/sad scene.
- Loving/unloving relationship.
- Writer’s style.
- Recommend to others?
- Character who impressed you/ like to be/liked/disliked.
- Setting/time/place. Or is it different from now?
- Opening/end of novel.
- Conflict between good v evil.
- Element of surprise.
- Characterisation.
-Moving moment from novel, how was it made moving?
-Unexpected development, did it add to your enjoyment of novel?
-Rate a novel; consider plot, atmosphere, relevance to your age group, insights gained, language etc.
-Is the novel relevant to today?

Remember to explain all your answers with reference to the texts either on the paper or that you have studied.

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