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12. Read these sentences from Text 1 and Text 2.   Text 1: “The Monkey’s Paw” is a tale of superstition and terror unfolding within a realistic setting of domestic warmth and coziness.”   Text 2: “People obtained higher scores when they had their charm with them. The idea is that the charms reduce anxiety and that, in turn, helps performance.”   Explain the contrasting/different ways in which these sentences communicate the so-called ‘power’ of a superstitious charm/talisman.    In your answer, you must only refer to these sentences.                                 (6)

Which term describes a physician-group-owned hospital?

16. The author uses personification in lines 16 – 18.   “The candle end… was throwing pulsating shadows on the ceiling and walls, until, with a flicker…, it expired.”     Explain the personification and secondly, how it creates effect.             (2)

18. Explain two examples, in detail, of how the author shows that the potential for both good and evil exist within the power of the monkey’s paw.     Remember to reference the text to support your ideas.         (4)

19. In lines 9 and 11, the author chose for the wife to repeat only one word – “Wish.”   What is the effect of this repetition?        (1)

7. Refer to paragraphs 2 and 3. Explain how the writer uses language to describe the value of lucky charms.     Include one example from the text to support your answer.   In your response consider word choice, sentence structure, and punctuation where relevant.                   (2)

4. The phrases:  “It is a fitting example of Jacobs’s ability…”  and “…the best-known horror stories owe their power…”   have similar effects.   Explain HOW these words are used to persuade/convince the reader of Jacobs’s excellence as an author.                    (2)

  SECTION B: Writing It is recommended that you spend 35 minutes on this task.

  Questions 11 to 13 are about both Text 1 and Text 2.   Right-click on the buttons below to open Text 1 and Text 2 in new tabs if you have already closed them.     

17. Explain how the author presents the King and the Princess in this extract of the text.   Remember to use evidence from the text and refer to both characters in your answer.         (4)