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I want to refine my essays for Paper Two, but the Distinctively Visual & Exploring Transitions modules are fairly new so I don't have much past questions to practice with. Any chance anyone has resources for a solid list of questions I could use for practice? Thanks!

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Re: Practice questions for Paper 2? (Distinctively Visual & Transitions)
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2018, 09:48:02 am »
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DV questions
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Question 1

What have you learned about Distinctively Visual through your study of this module?

Support your response by reflecting upon the ideas and features of your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Question 2

Images involve us in a range of experiences.

How are images used to involve you in the experiences presented in your prescribed text and in at least ONE other related text of your own choosing?

Question 3

In what ways do composers use image to portray people, places and ideas in your texts?

In your response, you should refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Question 4

How important are particular images in shaping your understanding of other people and their worlds?

Base your response on your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Question 5

The power of images lies in their portrayal of challenging ideas.

Explain how the texts you have studied achieve this.

In your answer, you should refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Question 6

Compare the ways in which your texts use image to explore aspects of human experience. In your answer, you should refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Every image is different and every image reveals to use its own vision of the world.

How true is this statement?

Question 7

In your response refer closely to your prescribed text and at least ONE other text of your own choosing.

How have your perceptions of others and the world been shaped by the images you see or visualise in the texts you have studied?

Question 8

Engaging images lead us to think about significant issues in the world.

Do you agree? In your response make detailed reference to key images in  your prescribed text and in ONE related text of your own choosing.

Question 9

Discuss how the distinctively visual conveys distinctive experiences in your prescribed text and ONE related text of your own choosing.

Compare the ways the distinctively visual is created in your prescribed text and in ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Question 10

In what ways are people and their experiences brought to life through the distinctively visual?

In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Mod C

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Q1. Individuals transitioning into new experiences, individuals struggle to balance their personal values with the expectations of the broader world.

In what ways is this struggle explored in your prescribed text and ONE other related text?

Q2. The process of transitioning can both extend and limit individual freedoms.

To what extent is this concept illustrated in your prescribed text and ONE other related text?

Q3. Explain how the process of transitioning opens up new phases of life and influences the ways people interact with one another. In your response, refer to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q4. The response of individuals to new experiences has consequences. How effectively have these consequences of responses to transitions been explored in your core text and ONE related material?

Q5. The experience of transitioning into new worlds can challenge individuals’ attitudes and beliefs. Discuss this view with reference to your core text and at least ONE related material

Q6. Individuals transitioning into new experiences may encounter significant obstacles, but also gain significant rewards. Do you agree with this perspective? In your response, refer to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q7. What have the attitudes and actions of people in your texts revealed to you about transitioning into new phases of life and the broader world? In your response, refer to your prescribed text and TWO other related texts of your own choosing.

Q8. “Transitioning into new worlds can create possibilities or problems.” Write a speech where you argue that transitions create possibilities OR that transitions create problems. In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q9. Other people can encourage or prevent an individual’s experience of transitioning into new worlds. Do you agree? In your response, refer to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q10. Exploring transitions opens up readers to new attitudes and ideas about the world. Highlight how the features of your core text and ONE related text effectively achieve this.

Q11. You have been asked to host a segment of an evening radio programme, called Focus, which looks at a variety of contemporary issues. For this segment, you are going to interview 2 or 3 HSC students about what they have learnt in this elective about the impact of new experiences on individuals. Write the transcript of this interview.

Q12. ‘Individuals that transition into the world and new phases of life are increasingly involved in having to make moral or social choices.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q13. “The struggles of transitions are worth the effort.” Explore this statement in relation to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q14. “Transitions into new and unfamiliar worlds result in change“. Do you agree? In your response, refer to your prescribed text and TWO other related texts of your own choosing.

Q15. Significant experiences in people’s lives provide opportunities for growth, development, and ultimately successful transitions.  Write a persuasive argument to support this statement. In your response, refer closely to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q16. Individuals can experience transitions in a variety of ways. Making close reference to your core text and ONE related material, discuss the various ways that individuals can transition into new worlds and phases of life.

Q17. The complex experiences of transitioning can result in various outcomes and impact an individual in multiple ways. How is this seen in your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing?

Q18. Ultimately, the greatest reward gained from transitioning is a heightened understanding of oneself and others. Do you agree? In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q19. Transitions into the world ultimately result in a deeper understanding of self being formed. How is this idea reflected in your core text and ONE related text?

Q20. Successful transitions into the world can only occur when an individual rejects the familiar for the unexplored. To what extent is this idea reflected in your core text and ONE related material?

Q21. ‘Individuals may choose to embrace or reject the experience of transitioning.’ Write an essay where you explore how characters in your core text and ONE related material can choose to embrace or reject transitions.

Q22. Social reflection is often necessary for one to transition into new worlds and phases of life. How is this seen in your core text and ONE related material?

Q23. Ultimately, characters are the most revealing aspect of texts that focus on exploring transitions. Do you agree? In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q24. “Confusion is the hallmark of a transition.” Based on your study of exploring transitions, to what extent do you agree with this idea? In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q25. “It is only by embracing transitions that you can learn about the new world you’re in and take advantage of the opportunities it offers. “ How is this notion reflected in your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q26. “Transitions are not instantaneous. Rather, they require a series of small, conscious steps in order to be successful.”  Explore the relevance of this statement to your core text and ONE related text of your own choosing.

Q27.  Times of transition are both highly confronting and highly exciting. To what extent is this concept reflected in your core text and at least ONE related material?

Q28. Transitions are times of trial and error, failure and success. How is this concept reflected in your core text and ONE related text?

Q29. “Transitions themselves are not the issue, but how well you respond to their challenges.” Evaluate the relevance of this statement to your core text and at least ONE related material.

Q30. All successful transitions require a change in perspectives. Do you agree? Argue your position with close reference to your core text and TWO related texts.

Q31. “A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings.” Evaluate the relevance of this statement to your study of Exploring Transitions. In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.


Q32. Transitions are as much about gain as they are about loss. To what extent do your core text and ONE related material support this idea?

Q33. “Progress is impossible without change.” Evaluate the relevance of this statement to your study of Exploring Transitions. In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q34. Successful transitions require courage. Do you agree? Support your response with detailed reference to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

Q35. 'The process of transition, although confronting and challenging, can lead to exciting and significant opportunities for change.' How do the composers of your core text and ONE related text explore this.

Q36. How do the composers of both your core text and ONE related explore both the consequences and acquisitions of knowledge in transformative experiences?

Trust that helps and we will see you around the forums.

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