Writing an extended response When answering exam questions, it is important to give an extended response. This means that you should: 1. Provide a number of paragraphs in your answer. The ideas in these paragraphs should be connected and each idea should support your response to the question asked.
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2. Respond to the question asked on the exam paper – no going off topic, no answering half the question and no avoiding the question entirely!
STAYING WELL The following is a sample exam-style question on the opening of a novel: 12
List any three elements you believe are important for a good opening to a novel. Using the elements you have suggested, write an assessment of the opening section of any novel you have studied as part of your coursework. (20 marks)
In Odyssey 1 you learned about the elements that are often present in a good opening to a novel or short story.
A strong opening to a novel or short story will: n Hook the reader into continuing with the story. n Establish the setting of the action i.e. where and when it takes place. n Introduce at least one character of interest. n Get the plot and action under way.
