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English Paper 3 (Creative Composition And Essays Based On Set Texts) Question Paper

English Paper 3 (Creative Composition And Essays Based On Set Texts)

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2008

English Paper 3
(Creative composition and Essays based on set texts)
Oct./Nov. 2008
Time: 2 ½ Hours
Answer three questions only
1. Creative Composition (compulsory) (20mks)
Either
a) Write a composition illustrating the saying: “Honesty is the best policy”
Or
b) Write a story beginning:
I had never found myself in such a situation before..
2. Drama (Compulsory) (20mks)
Using William Shakespeare?s The Merchant of Venice for your illustrations, write an
essay on the need for forgiveness in human relationships. (20mks)
3. Optional Set Texts
Either
a) The Short story
Macmillan (ED), Half a Day and other Stories
Using illustrations from the story „The Town? by Eneriko Seruma, write an essay
on the characteristics of Townspeople as seen through the eyes of The Villager.
In a paragraph, say whether or not you agree with The villager.
Or
b) Drama
John Ruganda, Shreds of Tenderness
There are several instances of “Play within a play” in John Ruganda?s shreds of
Tenderness.
Write an essay describing any three such instances and indicate how they
contribute to the play.
Or
c) The Novel
Velma Pollard, Homestretch
With illustrations from Velma Pollard?s Homestretch, write an essay on
the relationship between children and their step-parents.

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