A Vocabulary Words
Accommodate
To hold space/ To help/ To adapt
Banish
Which area of Paper 1 features prompts such as diary entries, talks, podcasts, letters to the editor...
Question B
Which famous author, from Marino, wrote Dracula?
Where was the Fairview Strand cinema located? (1950s)
Where the Tesco Express now is in Fairview
Affluent
Wealthy
Brisk
Quick
How many marks are awarded for the personal essay (composing task) on Paper 1?
100 marks
Which Irish theatre was the first state-subsidised theatre in the English-speaking world?
The Abbey Theatre
When is Culture Night taking place?
Today (18th September)
Arduous
Very difficult
Blatant
Obvious/ Loud
What writer must you study for Higher Level (but not Ordinary)?
William Shakespeare
Who wrote 'Ulysses' (one of the most important works of modernist literature)?
James Joyce
Active recall
Ample
Plenty
Bygone
Of ancient past
How much time do you have to complete Paper 1?
2 hours 50 minutes
What century was William Shakespeare born in?
16th Century (1564)
What is the name of the ex-footballer who believes Ireland should play Israel in the Nations League?
Kenny Cunningham
Altruistic
Generous
Benevolence
Kindness
How much time do you have to complete Paper 2?
3 hours 20 minutes
Which Irish poet wrote "On Raglan Road", a poem famously sung by Luke Kelly of The Dubliners?
Patrick Kavanagh
What was the name of the lion who killed lion tamer Bil Stephens?