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Sample of Grade 9 Literature

The Grade 9 Literature sample final exam for May 2023 includes a compulsory Part A focusing on Macbeth's soliloquy from Act 3, Scene 1, where students must analyze its themes and literary techniques. Part B offers three questions related to central themes in Macbeth, including Appearance vs. Reality and the consequences of Lady Macbeth's guilt. The exam is structured with a clear marking criteria based on the 5 paragraph PEEAL strategy.

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Sample of Grade 9 Literature

The Grade 9 Literature sample final exam for May 2023 includes a compulsory Part A focusing on Macbeth's soliloquy from Act 3, Scene 1, where students must analyze its themes and literary techniques. Part B offers three questions related to central themes in Macbeth, including Appearance vs. Reality and the consequences of Lady Macbeth's guilt. The exam is structured with a clear marking criteria based on the 5 paragraph PEEAL strategy.

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Grade 9 Literature

SAMPLE Final Exam May 2023

Part A is compulsory; answer any ONE question from Part B. Both should follow
the 5 paragraph PEEAL strategy. Marking criteria is attached

Part A: Read Macbeth’s soliloquy from 3.1 and answer the question that follows.

To be thus is nothing,
But to be safely thus. Our fears in Banquo
Stick deep, and in his royalty of nature
Reigns that which would be feared. ’Tis much he
dares,
And to that dauntless temper of his mind
He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valor
To act in safety. There is none but he
Whose being I do fear; and under him
My genius is rebuked, as it is said
Mark Antony’s was by Caesar. He chid the sisters
When first they put the name of king upon me
And bade them speak to him. Then, prophet-like,
They hailed him father to a line of kings.
Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown
And put a barren scepter in my grip,
Thence to be wrenched with an unlineal hand,
No son of mine succeeding. If ’t be so,
For Banquo’s issue have I filed my mind;
For them the gracious Duncan have I murdered,
Put rancors in the vessel of my peace
Only for them, and mine eternal jewel
Given to the common enemy of man
To make them kings, the seeds of Banquo kings.
Rather than so, come fate into the list,
And champion me to th’ utterance.—

Q) What does Macbeth’s soliloquy reveal about him? Write your answer with close reference to
literary techniques/words and their effects, and evidence from the passage ONLY. [25]

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Part B: Answer any ONE of the following questions . [25]

Q1) The central theme in the play Macbeth is Appearance vs. Reality. Discuss.

Q2) Towards the end of the play Macbeth, Lady Macbeth’s guilt has made her a walking corpse.
Is this a fitting punishment for her crime/s? Why or why not?

Q3) Macbeth starts to fear Banquo. How is Banquo a threat to Macbeth?

25 Mark format

Introduction: 3 marks 3 marks


❏ Strong lead-in sentence that comments on the topic generally
❏ Clear and relevant 3 point thesis statement that addresses the question.
/3
Each Body Para: 6 marks each 18 marks
❏ Clear topic sentences for each point--P (6marks x 3)
❏ Relevant and at least two evidences correctly incorporated/embedded--EV
❏ Explanation and analysis of evidence to illustrate how the evidence given /6
supports the point being made--EX/A
❏ Reference to lit. techniques and effects–Language for effect. /6
❏ Extended analysis
❏ Relevant connectives to connect sentences within and between paragraphs-- L /6
❏ Clear and formal expression.

Conclusion: 4 marks 4 Marks


❏ Sums up all the points
❏ Overall explanation and analysis
❏ Personal insight. /4

Grammar, punctuation and spelling: total:


❏ Few or no mistakes in punctuation. Correct spelling
❏ Correct sentence structure. Consistent tenses. /25

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