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  omparison Report: Proposed Examination Questions An Inspector Calls Question 2 – Hypocrisy “Mrs Birling: ‘I’m very sorry. But I think she had only herself to blame.’ How does Priestley present the theme of hypocrisy in An Inspector Calls ?” This question is different from the published questions from 2018–2024 . Hypocrisy has not been directly used as a main question. There is some natural overlap with: 2024 – public image 2023 – appearance and reality 2020 – selfishness 2019 – responsibility 2022 – blame However, the focus is different. The question asks students to examine the difference between what characters claim to believe and how they actually behave . The quotation from Mrs Birling gives a clear starting point and supports discussion of hypocrisy, class prejudice, responsibility and dramatic irony. It meets: AO1: knowledge of characters, themes and events, with relevant evidence. AO2: analysis of language, form and structure, including cont...
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Recommended Edexcel-style question Explore how the writer presents the effects of pollution in this poem. In your answer, you should consider the writer’s: descriptive skills choice of language use of form and structure Support your answer with examples from the poem The writer’s choice of language: • the metaphor ‘poisoning down’ presents the rain as harmful and suggests that pollution has changed something natural into something dangerous • the personification ‘rain eats away the skin’ gives the rain a violent and destructive quality, making the effects of pollution seem frightening • the contrast between the positive language ‘clean and pure’ and the negative language ‘poisoning’ and ‘eats away’ highlights the change from a healthy natural world to a polluted one • the informal words ‘dotty’ and ‘crazy fibs’ create a humorous and conversational tone, while the natural imagery of ‘flowers’, ‘lakes and rivers’ creates a vivid picture of the cleaner world Granny remembers The writer’s ...
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SUBSCRIBE Inviting ideas and advice to help you connect, express & thrive Gifting Advice Celebrate Occasions​ Everyday Moments Make an Impact Flower Facts Shop Home > World Around Us > Help Save The Bees Buzzing for Change: 5 Ways You Can Help Save the Bees Learn how you can make a difference in the survival of these pollinators and the health of our environment. 1-800 Flowers.com Published: Aug 01, 2023 | Modified: Oct 22, 2025 Bees, those tiny yet mighty creatures, play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They are responsible for pollinating a significant portion of the world's crops, including fruits , vegetables , and nuts . Unfortunately, bees face numerous challenges today, such as habitat loss, pesticide exposure, climate change, and disease. As concerned individuals, we can all contribute to the conservation of these vital pollinators — both on National Honey Bee Day (this year celebrated on Aug. 19) and year-round. Here are five actionable ways you can help save t...
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