Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level – Excellence in English Language and Literature
(Leaving Certifi cate Ordinary Level 2007)
1. (a) Which words and phrases in the fi rst 12 lines (ending at “... when saved from work”) help to give you a clear picture of the place where the poem is set? Explain your choices.
(10)
(b) Describe the boy’s reaction when he realised that his hand had been badly damaged by the saw. Explain your answer.
(c) Do you think the poet shows sympathy for the boy? 2. Answer ONE of the following: [Each part carries 20 marks]
(10) (10)
(i) Write the diary entry of the boy’s sister, in which she records her experiences and feelings on the day the accident happened.
OR
(ii) People have said that this is a very dramatic poem. Do you agree? Explain your answer. OR
(iii) Which of the following statements best describes your response to the poem? – I found the poem cruel because... – I found the poem dramatic because... – I found the poem sad because... Give reasons for your answer.
