The below tips for English Paper 1 and Paper 2 are from a few years ago however they are still equally relevant for 2014 Trial Exams for the majority of students next week.
English Trial Exam Tips From Ferg
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4️⃣ Focus on analysis, not description. Choose your strongest evidence and explain HOW and WHY the composer creates meaning.
5️⃣ Adapt, don’t memorise. Prepare flexible arguments and evidence that you can confidently apply to different HSC questions.
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