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It could be argued that in some societies or cultures women are at a disadvantage to men or even actively discriminated against. To

what degree is this evident in the way women are represented in at least two of the texts you have studied?Introduction:What does it mean to be disadvantaged?Are women at a disadvantage to men in COADF/TGG/THT? If so, in what ways? Are there any examples where women are not disadvantaged?

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The depiction of violence in some form (cultural, political, physical, psychological etc) is a central preoccupation of many works of

literature. Discuss how violence is depicted and explore its significance in at least two of the works you have studied.Introduction:What does it mean to be violent?How is violence depicted in COADF/TGG/THT?What is the significance of this violence?

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How do authorial choices regarding setting (time and place) create order and influence meaning in at least two of the work you have

studied?Introduction:Why are settings important in texts?What settings are evidence in COADF/TGG/THT? How do the settings help to create order and influence meaning?

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In the past it was believed that literature achieved its importance due to its ability to show people the way to goodness and virtue. To

what extent can this be said to be of importance in at least two of the works you have studied?Introduction:What does the way to ‘goodness’ and virtue mean?How does COADF/TGG/THT show its readers the ways to goodness and virtue? Why is this important in literature?

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Symbols can help a writer convey ideas, develop characters, establish atmosphere, etc. To what effect are symbols employed in at least

two of the works you have studied?Introduction:What is a symbol? How are symbols used in COADF/TGG/THT? How does the use of symbols enhance the narrative and our understanding of it?

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Time of day or time of year are often presented by a writer in such a way as to support ideas in the work, to develop character or

establish mood, atmosphere etc. In what ways is time used effectively in at least two of the works you have studied?Introduction:Why are times significant in literature? How is time used effectively in COADF/TGG/THT? How important is this to the narrative?

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‘Working together’ or ‘standing on your own two feet’ – how do either or both of these ways of behaving reflect the cultural contexts in

two of the works you have studied?Introduction:What does it mean to work together or to stand on your own two feet? How is the concept of working together or standing on your own two feet evident in COADF /TGG/THT? Why is this concept important?

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Writing is both an art and a craft, where form and content are carefully constructed and language and style artistically embellish the whole. Discuss in what ways at least two of the texts you have studied combine both art and craft.Introduction:How might it be argued that writing is both an art and a craft? How does COADF/TGG/THT combine the two? In what ways does it enhance the narrative?

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Tension is often created between ‘new’ and ‘old’. To what effect do writers make use of such tension in at least two of the works you have studied?Introduction:Why might tensions exist between new and old? What might new and old mean? How is tension between new and old created in COADF/TGG/THT? Why is this tension so significant?

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Discuss the significance of particular times, places or events from real life, either mentioned or implied, in at least two of the works you have studied.Introduction:Why is literature often influenced by real life? How is COADF/TGG/THT influenced by real life? How are the narratives enhanced as a result?

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How does the writer of at least two of the texts you have studied foreshadow events or ideas to come later in their works, and what is the effect of foreshadowing?Introduction:What is foreshadowing? How is foreshadowing used in COADF/TGG/THT? How does the use of foreshadowing add to the narrative?

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Discuss whether or not the ending / conclusion to at least two of the works you have studied is satisfactory.

Introduction:What is the purpose of an ending? How does COADF/TGG/THT end? Why are the endings of these narratives significant?

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Appearances can be deceptive. Discuss the relevance of this statement in regard to at least two of the works you have studied.

Introduction:What does it mean for appearances to be deceptive? How are appearances deceptive in COADF/TGG/THT? How does this add to the reader experience?

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Pride can lead to failure and self-destruction or to accomplishment and self-fulfilment. Discuss the presentation of pride and its consequence in at least two of the works you have studied.Introduction:What does is mean to be proud? How does the theme of pride feature in COADF/TGG/THT? Is pride something leads to failure and self-destruction or to an accomplishment and self-fulfilment in the two texts?

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To what effect is contrast and / or juxtaposition used in at least two of the works you have studied?

Introduction:What is contrast and / or juxtaposition? How is contrast / juxtaposition used in COADF/TGG/THT? What purpose does the use of contrast / juxtaposition in the two texts?

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Identify some of the forms intolerance can take, and discuss how it effects both the victim and the intolerant in at least two of the works you have studied.Introduction:What does it mean to be intolerant?How does the theme of intolerance appear in COADF/TGG/THT? What is the effect of intolerance on both the victims and the intolerant in COADF?

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Often the appeal for the reader of a literary work is the atmosphere a writer creates (for example, peaceful, menacing or ironic). Discuss some of the ways atmosphere is conveyed and to what effect in at least two of the works you have studied.Introduction:What does it mean by atmosphere? How is atmosphere created in COADF/TGG/THT? How does the creation of atmosphere enhance our reading of the text?

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Writers often choose words, phrases and names of characters and places not only for their literal meaning, but for further meanings that they may suggest to the reader. Discuss how such words and their associations contribute to your understanding and appreciation of at least two of the works you have studied.Introduction:Why are names significant in literature? How are the names of characters and places significant in COADF/TGG/THT? How do names help the reader in making inferences about character and place?

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In what way(s) can the term ‘artificial’ be applied to at least two of the works you have studied?

Introduction:What does the term ‘artificial’ mean? How can the term artificial be applied to COADF/TGG/THT? Why are these examples of artificial evident in these texts?

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How is ‘home’ depicted in at least two of the works you have studied and what is its significance?Introduction:How do we define ‘home’? How is home depicted in COADF/TGG/THT? Why is the idea of ‘home’ significant in these texts?

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How has the writer used narrative voice and / or characterization to explore a social or intellectual concern in at least two of the works you have studied?Introduction:What are social and intellectual concerns? How has the writer used narrative voice to explore a social or intellectual concern in COADF/TGG/THT? How important is it that literature explores such concerns?

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Discuss the pursuit of happiness in at least two of the works you have studied?

Introduction:What is the pursuit of happiness? How is the pursuit of happiness evident in COADF/TGG/THT? How significant is the pursuit of happiness in these texts?

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In what ways may a work’s stylistic features (the writer’s use of language, literary conventions, devices etc) add to or detract from its popularity over time? Discuss with reference to at least two of the works you have studied?Introduction:What are stylistic features? How does the use of stylistic features add to or detract from COADF/TGG/THT’s popularity over time? Are the use of stylistic features important to a narrative?

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To what extent could at least two of the works you have studied be considered a work of protest?Introduction:What is a work of protest? How might COADF/TGG/THT be considered a work of protest? Is it important that literature acts as a form of protest to raise awareness of particular issues?

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In what ways do the families depicted in at least two of the works you have studied help you to understand cultural similarities and differences?Introduction:What is a family? Why are families important? How does the depiction of family help the reader to understand the culture being presented in COADF/TGG/THT? How significant is the depiction of families in enhancing our cultural understanding?

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Irony can be used for either humorous or tragic effect. To what purpose has irony been employed in at least two of the works you have studied?Introduction:What is irony? What is the purpose of irony? What is the purpose of irony in COADF/TGG/THT? How does its usage contribute to the overall narrative?

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Discuss the significance of the rural and / or the urban in at least two of the works you have studied?

Introduction:What does it mean by the terms ‘rural’ and ‘urban’? How significant are rural and urban environments in COADF/TGG/THT? How does the depiction of both add to a reader’s understanding of the narrative?

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With reference to at least two of the works you have studied, analyse the techniques used by the writers to evoke an emotional response in the reader.Introduction:What are emotional responses? How have techniques been used to evoke an emotional response in COADF/TGG/THT? How do emotional responses enhance our engagement with a narrative?

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With reference to at least two of the works you have studied, show how sub-plots or secondary themes contribute to the reader’s understanding and appreciation of the work as a whole.Introduction:What is a sub-plot or secondary theme? How does a sub-plot or secondary theme contribute to the narrative of COADF/TGG/THT? Do sub-plots or secondary themes enhance or detract from the overall narrative?

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How are challenges to authority presented in at least two of the works you have studied, and what impact have such challenges had on readers or audiences?Introduction:What is a challenge to authority? How is a challenge to authority evidence in COADF/TGG/THT? What impact do challenges to authority have?

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The personal history of an author can have a significant influence on the way meaning is constructed in his / her writing. Comment on specific instances of such influence in at least two of the works you have studied.Introduction:What is an author’s personal history? How has the personal history of the author significantly influenced COADF/TGG/THT? Should an author’s personal history influence the writing of a narrative?

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Examine the presentation of male and female views of the central concerns or issues in at least two of the works you have studied and discuss the ways in which these views differ.Introduction:What are some of the central concerns of your texts?How are male and female perspectives on the central concerns presented in COADF/TGG/THT? Do these perspectives differ or are they similar?

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Many works are concerned with human suffering. How has the concern been expressed in a way that engages audiences of various times and / or places in at least two of the works you have studied?Introduction:What is human suffering? What evidence is there of human suffering in COADF/TGG/THT? Why has the writer included human suffering? How is it meant to engage the reader?

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Tension often builds to a critical point in a piece of literature. How is tension created in at least two of the works you have studied and for what purpose?Introduction:What is tension? How does it add to critical points? How is tension created in COADF/TGG/THT? What purpose does the tension serve?

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Explore the presentation and significance of jealousy in at least two of the works you have studied.Introduction:What is jealousy? How is jealousy presented in COADF/TGG/THT? Why is jealousy significant?

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In what ways do the form and content of at least two of the works you have studied reflect the time and place in which they were written?Introduction:What time and place are both your texts set in? How does the form and content reflect the time and place of COADF/TGG/THT? How important is it that the form and content reflect the time and place of texts?

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What techniques are used in at least two of the works studied to convey the thoughts of their characters, narrators or speakers and to what effect?Introduction:What are techniques? What techniques are used in COADF/TGG/THT to convey the thoughts of characters, narrators or speakers? How successful are the inclusion of these techniques?

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In what ways does at least two of the works you have studied explore the role of the individual within society and what conclusions might be drawn from these explorations?Introduction:What does it mean to be individual? How is the role of the individual within society explored in COADF/TGG/THT? What conclusions can we draw about the individual’s role within society?

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How and why might at least two of the works studied be considered inspirational?Introduction:What does it mean to be inspirational? How might COADF/TGG/THT be considered inspirational? Why is it important for texts to inspire?

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How does the writer of at least two of the works you have studied convey a sense of place to their readers and to what purpose?Introduction:Why are places important in literature? How is a sense of place conveyed in COADF/TGG/THT? Why is place so significant in COADF/TGG/THT?

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To what extent do at least two of the works you have studied show that an individual is in control of his or her own destiny?Introduction:What does it mean to be in control of your destiny? How are individuals in control of their destiny in COADF/TGG/THT? What is the importance of presenting individuals in this way?

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How can examining a literary work from different perspectives enrich our understanding of both the work and the techniques used by the writer? Introduction:Why should we examine works from different perspectives? How might examining COADF/TGG/THT from different perspectives enrich our understanding of the work? How might it be distracting to do this?

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Analyse the role non-human elements play in at least two of the works you have studied.Introduction:What are non-human elements? What role do non-human elements play in COADF/TGG/THT? How significant are non-human elements?

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Some say ignorance is bliss. How is ‘not knowing’ presented in at least two of the works you have studied and to what effect?Introduction:What does the phrase ‘ignorance is bliss’ mean? How is ‘not knowing’ presented in COADF/TGG/THT? Why is ‘not knowing’ sometimes as significant as knowing?

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