Question 1 of 10
A columnist calls opponents of a new bike lane “a handful of noisy armchair critics”. This mainly works to… A make the opponents seem few and uninformed, so readers dismiss them B use evidence and expert authority to prove the writer is right C present both sides fairly before the writer’s main argument D build sympathy for the opponents by showing they feel ignored
Question 2 of 10
Which sentence would score best in an Analysing argument response? A The rhetorical question “would you leave your own child unprotected?” is very effective and persuasive for all readers. B The writer is right to ask “would you leave your own child unprotected?”, because child safety matters more than cost. C By asking “would you leave your own child unprotected?”, the writer engages parents, as parents may think about their own children and how they would feel if they were left unsafe. D The writer uses a rhetorical question, “would you leave your own child unprotected?”, to engage the reader and make them think.
Question 3 of 10
In the Analysing argument section, most of your marks come from… A naming as many persuasive techniques as you can find B showing whether you agree or disagree with the writer’s argument C analysing how the writer’s language tries to persuade the audience D summarising each paragraph of the article in order
Question 4 of 10
“We were promised a new train station in 2019. It is now 2026. We are still waiting.” The tone is best described as… A exasperated and pointed B sympathetic and gentle C celebratory and proud D neutral and informative
Question 5 of 10
Prompt: “The novel shows that loyalty always comes at a cost.” Discuss. Which contention is strongest? A This essay will discuss loyalty and its cost in the novel across three body paragraphs. B Yes, the novel clearly shows that loyalty always comes at a cost for its characters. C The novel is about loyalty, which is one of the most important themes in the whole text. D While loyalty often costs characters dearly, the author suggests some loyalties are worth the price.
Question 6 of 10
Which is the strongest topic sentence for a text response paragraph? A This paragraph will explore the symbol of the old house and what it means for the family in the novel. B The author discusses how pride destroys a family through the father and his eldest son, who lose everything trying to protect their reputation. C In chapter three, the family finally sells the old house on the hill and moves to the city to start again. D The author uses lots of symbolism, such as the old house and the garden, throughout the whole novel.
Question 7 of 10
What’s the best way to write about a text’s views and values? A Give your own opinion on whether the story was enjoyable B Explain how the author’s choices invite readers to think a certain way C Retell the key events in the order they happen in the text D Treat the characters as real people and judge their choices
Question 8 of 10
Which quote is integrated most effectively? A The “empty chair” that “stared back” personifies the narrator’s isolation. B The narrator is lonely. Quote: “the empty chair stared back at me”. C “The empty chair stared back at me.” This shows that the narrator was lonely. D The narrator’s loneliness is shown in this quote: “the empty chair stared back at me”.
Question 9 of 10
In the Creating texts section of the exam, your piece should… A always be written as a formal analytical essay B argue for or against the stimulus, like a debate speech C summarise the mentor texts you studied in class this year D explore the framework’s ideas, crafted for a clear purpose and audience
Question 10 of 10
Roughly how should you split the 3-hour VCE English exam across its three sections? A 90 minutes, 60 minutes, then 30 minutes B About an hour on each section C Whatever time is left after the first essay D Most of it on text response, then rush the rest
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