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Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence in 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyl
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character? **OR** How does Pri
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Late Frost', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one other p
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
**EITHER** How does Golding present Jack as a powerful and violent figure in *Lord of the Flies*?
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sybil Birling (Mrs Birling) as an unsympathetic character? *
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one other p
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and the nature of evil in 'The S
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Allotment', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings ab
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Night Bus', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings ab
Compare how poets present ideas about the end of a relationship in 'Neutral Tones' and in one other
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Green Space', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the suffering of the poor in 'A Christmas C
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Level', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about
Compare how poets present ideas about the power of nature in 'Ozymandias' and in one other poem from
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and the loss of control in *The
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character in *An Inspector Calls
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the violence of Mr Hyde in 'The Strange C
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Tide Line', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings ab
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Carpenter's Lesson', how does the poet present the speaker's fe
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Compare how poets present the effects of conflict in 'War Photographer' and in one other poem from '
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Gerald Croft in *An Inspector Calls*? **OR** How does Pries
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents Scrooge as an outsider to society in 'A Chr
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the duality of human nature in The Strang
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Storm on the Island' and in one other poem from 'P
Compare how poets present the effects of conflict on individuals in 'Remains' and in one other poem
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents ambition.
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila as a character who changes throughout the play? **OR*
Compare how poets present the effects of conflict on individuals in 'Remains' and in one other poem
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Knot', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about t
Compare how poets present the loss of love in 'Neutral Tones' and in one other poem from 'Love and R
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of fear.
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and primitive instincts in 'The
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
**EITHER** How does Priestley present the Inspector as an unusual figure of authority in *An Inspec
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'Ironing', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about th
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Walled Garden', how does the poet present the speaker's feeling
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as an ambitious woman.
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the suffering of the poor in 'A Christmas C
**EITHER** How does Russell present the character of Mickey in *Blood Brothers*? **OR** How does
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet's aggression towards Julie
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unsympathetic character in *An Inspector Ca
Compare how poets present ideas about power in 'Ozymandias' and in one other poem from 'Power and co
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Visitor', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings abou
Compare how poets present the power of memory in 'The Emigrée' and in one other poem from 'Power and
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the duality of human nature in *The Stran
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the violence of Mr Hyde in The Strange Ca
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents ambition.
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and the primitive nature of evil
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the power of ambition.
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents horrific violence in 'The Strange Case of
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the suffering of the poor in A Christmas Ca
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Cliff Path', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unsympathetic character in An Inspector Cal
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents Scrooge as an isolated character in 'A Chri
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Garage', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents ambition in 'Macbeth'.
Compare how poets present ideas about the power of nature in 'Ozymandias' and in one other poem from
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
**EITHER** How does Priestley present the Inspector as a figure of authority in *An Inspector Calls
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet's anger.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Carpenter's Shed', how does the poet present the speaker's feel
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents Mr Hyde as a frightening and violent char
Compare how poets present the abuse of power in 'My Last Duchess' and in one other poem from 'Power
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Shed', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about t
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Storm on the Island' and in one other poem from 'P
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the power of ambition.
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the suffering of the poor in *A Christmas C
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'Winter Pruning', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poe
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents ambition.
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the suffering of the poor in 'A Christmas C
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila Birling as a character who changes in *An Inspector Ca
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one other p
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'Deep End', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about l
Compare how poets present family relationships in 'Walking Away' and in one other poem from 'Love an
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one other p
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Ozymandias' and in one other poem from 'Power and
**EITHER** How does Russell present the character of Mickey as a tragic figure in *Blood Brothers*?
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila Birling as a character who learns important lessons in
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila Birling as a character who changes her attitudes in *A
Compare how poets present ideas about power in 'Ozymandias' and in one other poem from 'Power and Co
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the suffering of the poor in 'A Christmas C
Compare how poets present the effects of conflict in 'Remains' and in one other poem from 'Power and
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the violence and brutality of Mr Hyde in
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
**Question 27.1** [24 marks] In 'Deadheading', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings abou
**EITHER** How does Russell present Mickey as a tragic figure in *Blood Brothers*? **OR** How doe
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unsympathetic character in *An Inspector Ca
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila as a character who changes during the play? **OR** H
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unsympathetic character in *An Inspector Ca
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Car Park at Dusk', how does the poet present the speaker's feel
Compare how poets present the effects of conflict in 'War Photographer' and in one other poem from '
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the supernatural in *A Christmas Carol*.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In ‘Iron Filings’, how does the poet present the speaker’s feelings abo
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and horror in The Strange Case o
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the suffering of the poor in A Christmas Ca
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the power of ambition.
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the brutality of Mr Hyde in The Strange C
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Gerald Croft as a significant character in *An Inspector Call
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents Macbeth’s feelings of despair and the f
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of ambition.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the duality of human nature in *The Stran
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Green Glass House', how does the poet present the speaker's fee
Compare how poets present the effects of conflict in 'Remains' and in one other poem from 'Power and
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Night Shift', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
Compare how poets present the effects of conflict in 'Remains' and in one other poem from 'Power and
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila as a character who changes in *An Inspector Calls*? *
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unsympathetic character? **OR** How does
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In ‘The Stabilisers’, how does the poet present the speaker’s feelings
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one other p
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila as a character who changes during the play? **OR** H
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the theme of fear in 'A Christmas Carol'.
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Eric as a character who changes during the play? **OR** How
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents ambition.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet's anger and aggression.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Playground', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Night Bus', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings ab
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Fox', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about th
**EITHER** How does Priestley present the character of Sheila as someone who changes in *An Inspecto
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and the nature of evil in 'The S
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
**EITHER** How does Priestley present the character of Sheila as a character who changes in *An Ins
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of ambition.
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character in *An Inspector Calls
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In ‘The Carpenter’s Hands’, how does the poet present the speaker’s fee
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and horror in *The Strange Case
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Storm on the Island' and in one other poem from 'P
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'Training Wheels', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila as a character who changes during the play? **OR** How
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character in *An Inspector Calls
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Carpenter's Hands', how does the poet present the speaker's fee
Compare how poets present the misery and suffering of people in 'London' and in one other poem from
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents fear in 'A Christmas Carol'.
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one other p
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents fear.
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the duality of human nature in 'The Stran
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Storm on the Island' and in one other poem from 'P
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents Mr Hyde as a violent and frightening figu
Compare how poets present the psychological effects of conflict in 'Remains' and in one other poem f
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila as a character who changes in *An Inspector Calls*? *
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as an ambitious woman.
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one other p
**EITHER** How does Orwell present the character of Squealer in *Animal Farm*? **OR** How does Or
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and the loss of control in The S
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Storm on the Island' and in one other poem from 'P
**EITHER** How does Priestley explore the importance of social class in *An Inspector Calls*? **OR
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and cruelty in The Strange Case
Compare how poets present the effects of war in 'War Photographer' and in one other poem from 'Power
Compare how poets present ideas about power in 'Ozymandias' and in one other poem from 'Power and Co
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the suffering of the poor in A Christmas Ca
Compare how poets present the effects of conflict on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one ot
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Steam Press', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Shed', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about h
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the supernatural and fear in 'A Christmas C
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents ambition.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents ambition.
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unsympathetic character in *An Inspector Ca
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unlikeable character? **OR** How does Pri
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
**EITHER** How does Priestley present the change in Sheila Birling during the play? **OR** How do
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Green House', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unsympathetic character in *An Inspector Ca
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker’s feelings a
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Glass Skeleton', how does the poet present the speaker's feelin
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one other p
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Storm on the Island' and in one other poem from 'P
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila Birling as a character who changes significantly in *A
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the supernatural in A Christmas Carol.
Compare how poets present suffering in 'London' and in one other poem from 'Power and conflict'.
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila Birling as a character who learns important lessons in
Compare how poets present the reality of conflict in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Po
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mr Birling as an unlikeable character in *An Inspector Calls*
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the idea of duality in The Strange Case o
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the violence of Mr Hyde in The Strange Ca
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents Scrooge’s fears in Christmas Carol.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Greenhouse', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings a
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'Sudden Downpour', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the duality of human nature in 'The Stran
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Plan', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about t
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents conflict.
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Mrs Birling as an unsympathetic character in *An Inspector Ca
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Pressing', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings abo
Compare how poets present the effects of war on individuals in 'War Photographer' and in one other p
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Quiet Place', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Storm on the Island' and in one other poem from 'P
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents ambition.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Green House', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'Forecast', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about t
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents violence and horror in The Strange Case o
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Ozymandias' and in one other poem from 'Power and
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents the effects of guilt.
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the theme of violence and evil in The Str
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents Macbeth's despair to the audience.
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Glass House', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents Scrooge as a character who is isolated and
Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents the violence of Mr Hyde in 'The Strange C
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'Clearance', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Eric as a character who changes in *An Inspector Calls*? **O
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Gale', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about t
**EITHER** How does Priestley present Sheila Birling as a character who changes in *An Inspector Ca
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Stone Mason', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
Starting with this extract, explore how Dickens presents the suffering of the poor in *A Christmas C
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'First Strokes', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings ab
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Ozymandias' and in one other poem from 'Power and
Compare how poets present the power of nature in 'Exposure' and in one other poem from 'Power and Co
**Question 27.1 [24 marks]** In 'The Last Inspection', how does the poet present the speaker's feeli
Starting with this extract, explore how Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet’s anger.
Compare how poets present the reality of war in 'Bayonet Charge' and in one other poem from 'Power a
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