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4.1 Refer to TEXT A. Discuss how TEXT A attracts the attention and interest of the viewers. Refer to at least two aspects. (3)

3.4 In both “The Thought Fox” and “Three Foxes by the Edge of the Field at Twilight”, the fox serves as an interesting metaphor. In your opinion, which poem’s fox/foxes have a greater impact? Refer directly to both poems as well as your own experience in your response. (5)

4.3 Comment on the effectiveness of the heading of the user review TEXT B. (2)

2.1 Comment on how the personification in the first stanza introduces the mood of the poem.                                      (2)

1.6 Explain how the reader is positioned in paragraph 5. (2)

1.3 At the end of paragraph 2 the writer answers their own question. How does this indicate the tone of the writer?           (2)

4.8 Both TEXT B and TEXT C attempt to persuade readers. Identify and contrast at least one persuasive technique from each text. (4)

2.5 Both the fox in “The Thought Fox” and the chameleon in this poem are presented as mysterious creatures. Compare how the poets have created this sense of mystery in their descriptions of both. Refer directly to both poems in your response .   (4)  

QUESTION 2: SEEN POETRY Refer to the poem “The Thought Fox” by Ted Hughes and answer the questions that follow. Right-click on the button below to open the poem in a new tab. “The Thought Fox”             

3.1 Summarise the speaker’s experience that they relay in the poem. Use your own words. (4)