VCE VCE English and Literature 3

Question 1

Which section of the VCE English exam requires students to respond to an unseen persuasive text?

Accepted Answer

Section C

Answer

Section A

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Section B

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Section D

Question 2

What is a 'text response' in VCE English?

Accepted Answer

An analytical essay responding to a prompt about a set text

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A creative rewriting of a set text

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A summary of a text's plot

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A reflection on personal reading experiences

Question 3

In VCE English, which term describes a text that is set by VCAA for all students to study?

Accepted Answer

Prescribed text

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Supplementary text

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Core text

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Elective text

Question 4

Which rhetorical device involves using emotionally loaded language to persuade a reader?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

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Ethos

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Logos

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Anaphora

Question 5

What is the recommended length for a VCE English analytical essay under exam conditions?

Accepted Answer

800–1000 words

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300–400 words

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2000+ words

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Exactly 500 words

Question 6

In VCE English Unit 3, what is the term for the task where students write in a style inspired by a set text?

Accepted Answer

Creative response

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Comparative essay

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Analytical commentary

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Persuasive piece