ES+essay+questions

= = You will need to choose **ONE** question from a list of about six. Your essay should be at least 200 words. You will have about 25 minutes to complete your essay in the exam. Remember to support your points with specific details from the film (quotes, film technqiues). You will be assessed on the following criteria: Achievement ** || ** Achievement with Merit ** || ** Achievement with Excellence ** || Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of oral or visual text(s) using supporting evidence. ||  Show convincing understanding of specified aspect(s) of oral or visual text(s) using supporting evidence. ||  Show perceptive understanding of specified aspect(s) of oral or visual text(s) using supporting evidence. ||
 * 1.5: View/listen to, study and show understanding of a visual or oral text. **
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//Practice essay//
The four questions given out in class on Monday 3 May are listed below. Choose one and write an essay, due on Friday 7 May. Remember to structure it clearly - introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion. For Merit or Excellence, you should be moving on from SEX - think about SEXIST. Statement, explanation, example, intention of author/director, links to society/real life, themes.

1. Describe an interesting character in the text. Explain how verbal and/or visual features make him or her interesting.

2. Describe a strong relationship or conflict in the text. Explain how verbal and/or visual features help you understand this relationship or conflict.

3. Describe an important setting in the text. Explain how verbal and/or visual features help you understand why this setting was important.

4. Describe at least two production techniques in the text. Explain how each technique makes it worthwhile to view/listen to the text.

1. Describe an **interesting character** in the text. Explain how verbal and/or visual features of the text make him or her interesting.
Most questions have two parts, "describe" and "explain". A question like this could ask about an interesting character, or a memorable character, or a character you liked, or a character you admired. They're all pretty similar - just make sure you read the question carefully, and use the key words throughout your essay. In this case, you would use the word "interesting" in every paragraph.

The first step is to brainstorm ideas. When you have ideas, quotes, and scene references jotted down, then you can organise them into a logical order and come up with an essay plan. For example:

//- introduction (title, director, question) - background statement (BRIEF summary of what the film was about; specifically, who Edward was) - describe Edward's appearance (costume/makeup) and explain why it was interesting - describe Edward's timid childlike personality and explain why it was interesting (dialogue, quotes) - describe Edward's body language and explain why it was interesting (leads on naturally from dialogue) - explain what the director's purpose was - link to theme of appearance and reality - Edward was interesting because he appeared to be a monster but in reality was gentle. - conclusion (sum up main points)//

2. Describe an **important conflict** between **characters** in the text. Explain **how** verbal and / or visual features were **used** to help you **understand** why this conflict was important.
There is a conflict between Edward and the townsfolk; between Kim and Jim; and between Edward and Jim. Choose ONE conflict to focus on. Notice again that verbal/visual features (film techniques) are and important part of the question. When it asks why this conflict was important, that's your cue to link your answer to the themes in the film. To get Merit or Excellence, you should always consider "what was the director's purpose? What do we learn from this?"

Other questions asked about characters could include: 3. Describe your **first impression (or impressions)** of a character in the text. Explain **how** at least TWO of the following were **used** to **create** this impression (or impressions): Camera work; sound effects; lighting; narrative point of view; props; costumes; dialogue; special effects

4. Describe a **strong relationship** between characters or individuals in the text. Explain **how** visual and/or verbal features helped you **understand** this relationship in the text.

5. Describe **a character or individual** in the text that you either **admired** OR **disliked**. Explain **how** verbal and / or visual features in the text were **used** to make you admire or dislike the character or individual.

6. Describe **an important change** experienced by **a character or individual** in the text. Explain **how** verbal and / or visual features **showed you** that this change was important to the character or individual.

7. Describe a **positive OR negative experience** that happened to a **character or individual** in the text. Explain **how** the director used **verbal and / or visual features** to show you that the experience was **important** for the character or individual.

8. Describe ONE **decision** that a **character or individual** had to make in the text. Explain **how** verbal and / or visual feature(s) were used to show you this decision was **important**.