Exam Technique

Question 1

Structure for J&H Section A essay

Answer 1

• Split extract into 3 (or maybe 2 or 4).
• Remember extract was selected to have a change in. USE IT.
• Look for a sentence point in a shift somewhere.

Question 2

Stevenson’s agenda (for J&H B)

Answer 2

• Duality within us all.
• Facade of Victorian respectability.
• Dangers of transcendental science.

Question 3

Structure for J&H Section B essay

Answer 3

• Intro using Stevenson’s agenda.
• Cover the whole text over 3 paragraphs.
• Use an argument that flows between the paragraphs.

Question 4

Structure for Anthology Poetry essay

Answer 4

• Brief intro answering question.
• 2 or 3 paragraphs, ideally balance both poems and must compare them.
• Brief evaluative conclusion.

Question 5

Structure for Unseen Poetry essay

Answer 5

• Brief intro answering question.
• 2 or 3 paragraphs, must balance both poems and compare them.
• Brief evaluative conclusion.