Bold Girls 8-Mark Questions

National 5 - Bold Girls - 8 Mark Question Quick Recap This question works in PAIRS OF MARKS 4 pairs are required for 8 marks AT LEAST 1 pair will ALWAYS come from the extract Remember: If you are asked to answer about ONE aspect of the text, it is a 2+6 question If you are asked to answer about TWO aspects of the text, it is a 4+4 question

2+6 or 4+4 ? Comment on the development of any one main character in the play Comment on the use of any two dramatic techniques employed throughout the play Comment on the relationship between any two of the main characters in the play Comment on the importance of any one central theme Comment on the influence of one of the male characters on the text Comment on Deirdre’s influence upon two of the other characters in the play

Comment on the development of any one main character in the play 2 marks from the extract and 6 from the rest of the play Remember to show how the character develops Be as clear and specific as possible when providing your reference and explaining the effect of the technique

Quotation from extract Detailed explanation of the effect Rest of the text Specific reference to another part of the text This will work for any 2+6 question, such as a single theme or relationship 2 marks 2 marks 2 marks 2 marks

Comment on the use of any two dramatic techniques employed throughout the play Break your pairs of bullet points into two categories, one for each technique Remember that in the exam the first Q&E for each technique will come from the extract Be as clear and specific as possible when providing your reference and explaining the effect of the technique

Quotation from extract Detailed explanation of the effect Lighting Quotation from extract Detailed explanation of the effect Specific reference to another part of the text Monologue This approach would also apply to the development of two characters, for example 2 marks 2 marks 2 marks 2 marks