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About WJEC English Literature Qualification
Welsh joint Education Committee (WJEC) offers WJEC GCSE English Literature qualification which assesses a student's comprehension and analysis of English literature texts.
Texts Studied in GCSE WJEC English Literature
A wide range of poetry, prose, and drama from different cultures and periods are studied in WJED GCSE English literature. It includes Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', and Seamus Heaney's poetry.
THE CRUCIBLE - SAMPLE QUESTIONS
How does Miller portray the significance of Mary Warren in the play?
In what way does Miller present various attitudes to the court in The Crucible?
In The Crucible, what are the ways in which Miller presents his ideas on freedom?
What is your response to Miller's portrayal of Abigail in The Crucible?
How does Miller portray ideas about witch-hunts in The Crucible?
In "The Crucible," how does Miller explored the themes of envy and greed?
THE CRUCIBLE - Questions from Past Papers (WJEC)
June 2013
Arthur Miller : The Crucible
OR Question 13
“Oh, Elizabeth, your justice would freeze beer!”
How does Miller present the relationship between Elizabeth and John Proctor at the beginning of Act 2, and how does it change by the end of the play? (30 marks) SPaG: (4 marks)
OR Question 14
How does Miller present ideas about witch-hunts in The Crucible? (30 marks) SPaG: (4 marks)
Jan 2013
Arthur Miller : The Crucible
OR Question 13
How does Miller use the ending of each act to make the audience feel the madness in Salem? (30 marks) SPaG: (4 marks)
OR Question 14
What do you think is the importance of Mary Warren in the play and how does Miller present her? (30 marks) SPaG: (4 marks)
June 2012
Arthur Miller : The Crucible
OR Question 13
How do you respond to Giles Corey in The Crucible and how does Miller make you respond as you do? (30 marks)
OR Question 14
How does Miller present different attitudes to the court in The Crucible? (30 marks)
Jan 2012
Arthur Miller: The Crucible
EITHER Question 13
How does Miller show the changes in Hale during the course of The Crucible?
(30 marks)
OR Question 14
How does Miller present ideas about freedom in The Crucible?
June 2011
Arthur Miller: The Crucible
In the opening of the play, how does Miller seek to create an atmosphere of hysteria and tension? Do you find the opening effective? (30 marks)
OR Question 14
How do you respond to Miller’s presentation of Abigail in The Crucible? (30 marks)
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