English Standard Question Thread

[charlottemchenry]

This may be a silly question but I’m stressing about it...

I’ve learnt all 6 Owen poems but say they don’t specify I need to decide which ones. My favourite analysis (ie the smartest and least repetitive sounding) are Dulce and Insensibility but I’m just worrying because everyone does these poems (and Futility). Should I be using a less common one to show the marker or is it fine.

Thanks so much

[fantasticbeasts3]

This may be a silly question but I’m stressing about it...

I’ve learnt all 6 Owen poems but say they don’t specify I need to decide which ones. My favourite analysis (ie the smartest and least repetitive sounding) are Dulce and Insensibility but I’m just worrying because everyone does these poems (and Futility). Should I be using a less common one to show the marker or is it fine.

Thanks so much

Hi!

Don’t worry about trying to do different poems :-) if you know you can do a better analysis with Dulce and Insensibility, stick with those ones instead. Besides, if you write about stuff you’re not so comfortable with it shows in your writing.

Hope this helps, best of luck for the HSC!!

[headsup]

Would someone mind looking at this???

[lizzie2001]

Would someone mind looking at this???

Omg I love this. So well written. When I first started I was like OMG shoes!! That's always the first thing I see on a person, then it took a different approach which I loved. I hate feet but this was so good

[charlottemchenry]

Hi!

Don’t worry about trying to do different poems :-) if you know you can do a better analysis with Dulce and Insensibility, stick with those ones instead. Besides, if you write about stuff you’re not so comfortable with it shows in your writing.

Hope this helps, best of luck for the HSC!!

thank you so much that makes me feel better!

[headsup]

Omg I love this. So well written. When I first started I was like OMG shoes!! That's always the first thing I see on a person, then it took a different approach which I loved. I hate feet but this was so good

Firstly... Welcome to the AN community!!!
Secondly... Thanks heaps. Much appreciated. Any suggestions??

[LegalEagle24/7]

Hey,
for Mod. B: Close study of texts (Curious Incident), what are the possible entry points that can be asked?
Is it like a holistic essay for SOR?
Thanks
omg stressing out

[LegalEagle24/7]

Would someone mind looking at this???

This is awesome! 

[headsup]

This is awesome! 

Thanks!! Does it make sense of doesn't it matter.... or am i just stressed about this HSC thino? 

[LegalEagle24/7]

Thanks!! Does it make sense of doesn't it matter.... or am i just stressed about this HSC thino? 

Yeah. It makes sense and your taking on an interesting view of discovery. I think you're just stressed. Maybe try brainstorming of how to manipulate it to different past HSC questions.

[headsup]

Thanks... will do!
Thanks again...

[LegalEagle24/7]

Thanks... will do!
Thanks again...

No problem!

[Poet]

Hi headsup, some tips for you -

You're using short sentences, very staccato. was this intentional?
Your use of hyphens could also be varied a little. In a lot of places, a comma or semi-colon would do just fine - it could even help with the rhythm of your piece, to make it smoother in some areas. For example:

Instead of "Not that I can see them – I've never been able to see them. I hear them – I listen. Intently. For me – shoes are the real voices of people." it could be "Not that I can see them – I've never been able to see them. I hear them. I listen. Intently. For me, shoes are the real voices of people."

*an hour later*
Anyway, I've created a Word document and placed comments and highlighted things I've seen in your work - I hope it helps

[headsup]

Thanks so so much!!!! Loving the roasting.... Muchly appreciated!!!! <3

[jamonwindeyer]

Hello everyone! I know there have been a couple of questions already, but just putting this here as a marker for the new syllabus which kicks in for 2019 exams and beyond. Everything before this is still useful - Many of the general skills discussed previously are still relevant, and Module A-B are mainly unchanged from the previous syllabus too. But do keep in mind things might have changed a bit since previous questions were asked!

Keen to see this thread be just as much of a collaborative resource for the new course as it was for the old