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 * THE 2010 EXAM SPECS**

"Specific Information
Candidates will answer three questions, writing at least 800 words for each.

Format of the assessment
There will be three sections: > Section A Close Reading of Unfamiliar Texts will require a technical comparison of two written texts, one prose and one poetry, with an emphasis on aspects of content and crafting. There will be a single question for this section. > Section B Response to Literature and Language will require a response to literature and/or language studied. Candidates will be required to select one question from a number of genre-based options. > Section C Exploring Issues in Literature and Language will require an exploration of issues in literature and/or language studied. Candidates will be required to select one question from a number of issues-based options. Note: In Sections B and C candidates should demonstrate wide knowledge and wide reading, and an appreciation of aspects of genre and intertextuality.

Marking
Each essay will be marked out of 8 to give a total of 24 marks." NZQA Website


 * 2009 EXAM**


 * AN ANALYSIS OF PAST QUESTIONS**


 * EXEMPLARS**