Exam Technique
Question A
Sive
I heard a Fly Buzz, when I died
Our Class
100

What does PQE stand for?

Point Quote Explain

100

How many marks in total is the Question A?

50 marks

100

Name one key moment from Sive

Opening scene, The matchmaking proposal, Mike vs Liam, Sive meets Sean Dóta, Pats + Carthalawn expose the proposal to Nanna, Mena lies to Sive about Liam, Pats delivers the letter, Sive dies

100

Who does "the king" represent in the poem?

God

100

What number is our English classroom?

Room 11

200

How many paragraphs do you write for a 10 mark answer?

2 paragraphs


200

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200

How many quotes did you have to learn off for Sive?

10 quotes (6 needed in your answers)

200

What does the line "eyes...wrung them dry" suggest?

People have cried

200

Name the 2 of the 3 poets we studied this year?

W.B.Yeats, Elizabeth Bishop and Emily Dickinson

300

Why should you write two sentences before starting your main paragraphs in your answer?

This is your introduction

300

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300

What is the most important thing in rural Irish society in Sive?

Money

300

What do the dashes (-) represent in the poem?

The fly landing and flying

300

In total, how many people are registered to the roll for this class?

12

400

What poetic technique relates to your senses (sight, sound, smell, taste and touch)?

Imagery


400

To the nearest 10, how many minutes should you spend on Question A?

50 minutes

400

In Act 2 Scene 1, what does Liam beg Mike and Mena not to do?

Give Sive to Sean Dóta

400

Beginning with "S" and ending with "R", what is the tone of the poem?

Somber

400

Name a fruit that's in Mr Slee's favourite smoothie from Tesco?

Rasperry, Cherry or Apple

500

What are paragraphs in poems called?

Stanzas

500

Technically, how many parts are in a question A?

3 - (i),(ii),(iii)

500

Name a quote from Sive

It better be correct

500

What theme is shown by the fly interrupting the moment?

Small things can interrupt big moments

500

To the nearest 5, how many PowerPoints has Mr Slee made for English class this year?

65