GCSE English 3

Question 1

What is an 'unreliable narrator'?

Accepted Answer

A narrator whose account may be biased or inaccurate

Answer

An unreliable narrator is one whose credibility is compromised, often due to bias, limited knowledge, or mental instability.

Question 2

In poetry, what is a 'volta'?

Accepted Answer

A shift or turn in the poem's argument or mood

Answer

A volta is the turning point in a poem where the argument, tone, or perspective shifts, commonly seen in sonnets.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'pathetic fallacy'?

Accepted Answer

Giving human feelings to natural elements to reflect the mood

Answer

Pathetic fallacy attributes human emotions to nature — for example, a stormy sky reflecting a character's anger.

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence states the central point of a paragraph, telling the reader what the paragraph will discuss.

Question 5

In 'An Inspector Calls' by J.B. Priestley, what does the Inspector represent?

Accepted Answer

Social conscience and collective responsibility

Answer

Inspector Goole acts as a moral voice representing the idea that society shares responsibility for the wellbeing of all its members.

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