Thursday, 27 October 2011

Englsh Question Analysis

Question I:

"Is Peter's problem and actions a realistic scenario in the 15th and 16th century?"

I think that the person who wrote this question should try to explain what his problem is. The "problem" could be anything. It could be a physical problem, like an injury, or an emotional problem. It would be helpful for readers to know what problem Peter is in to respond to this question. Also, try to be more specific when explaining what time setting it is in. There is a 100 year difference between the 15th and 16th century, which is quite big.

Question II:

"How do you think people obtained power during the victorian era? Is power more easier to obtain depending on your family or because of potential?"

First of all, this question does not relate to the story in any way as the setting in this book takes place in the Elizabethan era, not the Victorian era. And "power" is too vague. Are you talking about political power, social power, or economic power? Narrow it down!

Question III:

"How the story being set in the late 1600's to early 1700's, make Peter's journey more intense and complicated?"

There is a grammar mistake I noticed in the beginning. I think that the person who wrote this question forgot to put a "does" between the first word and the second word of the sentence. Another point I noticed was that the comma between "1700's" and "make" is unnecessary. Also, the story was set in the mid 1500's to early 1600's. (1558-1603, to be specific). I also don't think talking about how intense and complicated Peter's journey would be quite thought provoking: it wouldn't make us think very hard.

Question IV:

"From the Elizabethan Era till now there have been many changes. Where do you suppose we will go next?"

When I first read this question, it seems like the second sentence has nothing to do with the first part. I know they are related, but when you read it, is first talks about changes, then talks about where we will go. I think the author of this question should rephrase this question. Secondly, this question is too vague. What changes is he/she talking about? And in what terms do you suppose we will go to? In plays, acting, social class, infrastructure, technology, etc..?

Question V:

"Is love for others the strongest force of all?"

I think this question is not too vague, and is really an On Your Own question. But one problem with this is that it has nothing to do with chapters one to ten in Cue for Treason. Other than that, 'tis an indeed question. (I think I've heard or read about love being the strongest force before. Sounds very familiar. Possibly a cliche?

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