Write a descriptive essay in which you take your readers on a journey through a barren landscape (urban or rural) that you have experienced. #625Lab. An excellent way to write…
“The General Vision and Viewpoint of a text can be shaped by the reader’s attitude to a central character.” Compare the extent to which your attitude to a central character…
"The creation of memorable characters is part of the art of good story telling". Write an essay comparing the ways in which memorable characters were created and contributed to your…
The world in which a character lives shapes the person that they become. Write an essay comparing the cultural context and how it affects the lives of the characters of…
‘An ice storm blew in from nowhere.’ Write a descriptive essay entitled ‘After the Storm’. #625Lab. Below is beautifully descriptive essay that is also personal, relatable - and very cozy! What makes it…
Comment on Isaac Butt’s strengths and weaknesses as leader of the Home Rule Party. #625Lab - History. You may also like: Leaving Cert History Guide (€) Feedback: The factual content…
“A variety of factors in texts can change or reinforce our initial impression of the general vision and viewpoint”. (2017) #625Lab. This essay raises a lot of points I don't agree…
"Each text we read presents us with an outlook on life that may be bright or dark, or a combination of both". Discuss, with reference to the three texts you…
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Write a short story about a reunion (2013). #625Lab. This is an interesting mix between a personal essay and a short story. It definitely has a strong setting and good characterisation.…
Write a personal essay in which you reflect on an occasion in your life when you felt uncertain about what you wanted. #625Lab. Wonderfully reflective, revelatory personal essay dealing with loss.…
“Significant events in texts and the impact they have on readers often help to clarify the general vision and viewpoint of those texts”. With reference to three texts on your…
Understanding who holds power and who is powerless helps to reveal the cultural context in texts. #625Lab. This essay is en route to a H1. Why? Clearly structured, genuinely engaged with…
“By the Bog of Cats” is a tragic play about a woman who suffered abandonment and rejection and became imprisoned by her past resulting in the death of her brother…
“Write an essay on one or more of the aspects of literary genre (the way texts tell their stories) which you found most interesting in the texts you studied in…
Write a personal essay about your response to an ending, or endings, in your life that you consider significant. (100 marks) Stellar stuff via #625Lab. If you want to send…
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Write a feature article for a magazine about the importance of myths, fairytales and legends. The article may be serious or light-hearted. (100 marks) Excellent essay via #625Lab. If you want to…
#625Lab History Although slavery was abolished in America in 1863, discrimination against black Americans remained prominent throughout society more than a century later. Widespread racism was evident, particularly in many…
“The world of a text, and how it affects the behaviour of central characters, can influence a reader’s response to the events that take place”. With the Comparative, you will…
#625Lab – History, marked 87/100, detailed feedback at the very bottom. You may also like: Leaving Cert History Guide (€). With both Fascist parties rising to power in Italy and Germany, they…
Write a persuasive speech, to be delivered to an audience of world leaders, in which you implore them to focus on the most significant threats facing the world today. There…
Bíonn an díospóireacht (debate) agus óráid (speech) i cuid D sa Cheapadóireacht. Bíonn rogha (choice) idir díospóireacht agus óráid. Seachnaíonn (avoid) go leor scoláirí an díospóireacht sa scrúdú Gaeilge ach…
Using one comparative text that you have studied explain how the author uses literary techniques to create a compelling story. There is a reason I tell people who aren't mad…
“The cultural context can have a significant influence on the behaviour of the central character/characters in a text. Compare the way in which the behaviour of the central characters in…
Write a short story in which a tattoo plays an important part in the narrative. (2017) Warning: this is a very dark story. Discretion advised. This story has absolutely…
"The success or failure of relationships is often determined by values and attitudes of the world in which the text is set." Compare the extent to which the success or…
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“Understanding who holds power and who is powerless helps to reveal the cultural context in texts”. Compare how the distribution of power within each of the three texts on your…
Write a personal essay in which you reflect on moments of insight and revelation you have experienced (2017). This is a good attempt at a personal essay showing a lot…
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This essay below is a beautiful exemplar of the genre of personal essay, full of cathartic confessions, teenage going on middle-aged angst and some incredibly deep insights and lessons learnt.…
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This is one of the finest examples of descriptive language I have seen in a long time. Spectacular use of symbolism. (Well done L.!) This was sent into #625Lab as a…
Write a short story in which a young character is eager to leave home. (2012) #625Lab A heart-wrenching short story about neglect and social disadvantage. The setting is very strong,…
Pádraig Mac Cárthaigh, athair an linbh: Tá baint mhór ag Pádraig Mac Cárthaigh leis an bpríomhcharachtar, Máire. Is é údar gach oilc ina saol. Scriosann sé a saol ar gach uile…
At the end of the novel, the reader realises that Daisy has been largely unaffected by the events that have taken place. Do you agree with this view? (Sample paper…
Central characters can be successful or unsuccessful in challenging aspects of the cultural context in texts. (a) Discuss the extent to which at least one central character is successful or…
Understanding the cultural context of a text allows you to see how values and attitudes are shaped. Show how this statement applies to one of the texts on your comparative…
Boland makes effective use of symbols and metaphors to explore personal experiences and deliver penetrating truths about society. (2017) #625Lab Another super long essay from someone very knowledgeable, too knowledgeable…
"Authors can use various techniques to make settings real and engaging." #625Lab The author took on the challenging literary genre question - and did so quite well! I have studied…
Montague makes effective use of evocative language to express a profound empathy with others. #625Lab Full notes on John Montague (€) Through my studies of John Montague’s poetry, his statement that his…
“Readers of The Great Gatsby are greatly influenced by the narrator, Nick Carraway.” Discuss this statement, supporting your answer with suitable reference to the text. (2013) #625Lab "The Great Gatsby" written by…
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“The general vision and viewpoint is shaped by the reader’s feeling of optimism or pessimism in reading the text.” This is a very good essay! #625Lab For me, the General Vision…
#625Lab – History, marked 87/100, detailed feedback at the very bottom. You may also like: Leaving Cert History Guide (€). There is very good use of factual information, which brings up the…
#625Lab The cultural context is the world or society of a text; it is the framework of any story which conditions the characters into who they are, and what choices…
‘When I was eighteen, I couldn’t wait to get out of that town.” Write a short story in which a young character is eager to leave home. (Composition, 2012) #625Lab…
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“Write a descriptive essay in which you take your readers on an urban journey.” (Composition, 2016) This is one of the best submissions I've ever read for #625Lab. It seems…
A lot of students ask, do I need quotations for the Comparative?They don't seem to be important, based on our experience. However, they are very important for Single text and…
Source: https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/EN-EX-36626279.pdfWhy is Politics and Society missing? ?"The inaugural examination in Leaving Certificate Politics and Society will be held in the 41 Phase 1 schools offering this subject. The date of…
Write a short story in which mistaken identity is central to the plot. (Composition question, 100 marks, 2016) #625Lab Wordcount: 1900 words. Even though stories should probably be a little…
The Poetry of D.H. Lawrence – a personal journey. Write a personal response to the poems by D.H. Lawrence on your course. Support your points with reference to the poetry…
Students in your school have been invited to contribute articles to the school website on issues relevant to young people. This week’s issue is “We are what we wear”. Write…
Irish Core Region: The Greater Dublin Area Key Words GDA: The Greater Dublin Area. This is made up of Dublin and its surrounding counties, Wicklow, Meath and Kildare. Core Region:…
“The world of King Lear is defined by deception and betrayals of trust”. Discuss with reference to the text. #625Lab This essay is a good example of why a purely…
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"It is possible to be attracted to the idealism and repelled by the corruption evident in the Great Gatsby." To what extent do you agree or disagree? (2015) #625Lab This…
“Understanding the cultural context of a text adds to our enjoyment of a good narrative.” In the light of the above statement write an essay comparing the cultural contexts of…
''In any cultural context, deeply embedded values and attitudes can be difficult to change''. Compare the extent to which the above statement is valid in relation to your understanding of…
"A variety of factors in texts can change or reinforce our initial impression of the general vision and viewpoint of a text." Compare the main factor or actors that changed…
“The most dangerous stations are the emptiest.” Write a short story suggested by the above quotation. #625Lab This is an example of a short story that would be better…
“In any cultural context, deeply embedded values and attitudes can be difficult to change.” Compare the extent to which the above statement is valid in relation to your understanding of at…
"Write a short story in which a closely guarded secret is gradually revealed"#625LabHow to improve a story? Memorable, defined characters. Make the wife another little bit more smug and annoying. Add a…
“Montague makes effective use of evocative language to express a profound empathy with others.” Discuss this statement, supporting your answer with reference to the poetry of John Montague on your…
“The general vision and viewpoint of a text can be determined by the success or failure of a central character in his/her efforts to achieve fulfilment” (70 marks) #625Lab…
Write a personal essay about your experience (as a performer and/or audience member) of the dramatic arts; plays, musicals, concerts, comedy etc. (2010) You may also like: Complete Guide to…
1. Be clear "Don't even start writing till you have decided what the one big thing is going to be, and then say it to yourself in just one…
"The main characters in texts are often in conflict with the world or culture they inhabit" In light of the above statement, compare how the main characters interact with the…
Celebrity culture has gone too far. (2005) Write a speech in which you attempt to persuade an audience that today’s obsession with the lives of the rich and famous has…
“The cultural context within a text often dictates the crises or difficulties faced by characters and their responses to these difficulties.” (a) Discuss to what extent this statement applies to…
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"Understanding of the cultural context of a text adds to our enjoyment of a good narrative." In the light of the above statement write an essay comparing the cultural contexts…
“The general vision and viewpoint is shaped by the reader's feeling of optimism and pessimism in reading the text” The author added a note with her essay: "I mainly struggle…
“The issue of social class is important in shaping our understanding of the cultural context of a text” Compare the importance of social class in shaping your understanding of the…
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Write a descriptive essay entitled Night Scene. (2017) #625Lab You may also like: Complete Guide to Leaving Cert English (€) Essay 1 Essay 2 Essay 3 Essay 4 Essay 1 The…
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"A readers view of a theme or issue can be either changed or reinforced through interaction with texts". Compare the extent to which your understanding of a theme or issue was…
“The shoes of Irishness fit me well.” Write a personal essay in which you explore your sense of what it means to be Irish. (2001) This is a good essay…
Writers of the Augustan Age: Horace A brief biography/character profile Born Quintus Horatius Flaccus on the 8th of December 65BC, in south eastern Italy. Received the best possible education in…
Write an opinion piece, for publication in a national newspaper, in which you give your views on the extent to which people today rely on the online world as a…
“Some texts leave readers with a largely idealistic impression of a theme or issue, while others leave readers with a more realistic or believable impression of the same theme or…
Write an article for inclusion in your school magazine on the importance of winning the All-Ireland for Mayo on Sunday. (Question B) #625Lab How important is winning the Sam Maguire…
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Call Into DeathSince I lost you, my darling, the sky has come near, And I am of it, the small sharp stars are quite near, The white moon going among them…
Write an article for a serious publication in which you consider whether scientists or writers and artists have made, and continue to make, the greater contribution to society. (2017) (100 mark…
“Let’s stop all this pretence and tell each other the unvarnished truth for a change.” Write a personal essay in response to this statement. (2006) This is an essay…
''Boland's reflective insights are expressed through her precise use of language.'' Write your personal response to this statement, supporting your answer with suitable reference to the poetry on your course.This isn't…
Aisling Cowan arrived in Ireland only a year before her Leaving Cert, achieving a formidable 520 points. She talks about her experience and how she managed to use the Trinity Feasibility…
“Frost communicates rich insights into human experience using language that is both accessible and appealing.”Discuss this statement, supporting your answer with reference to the poetry of Robert Frost on your…
Write an essay on one or more of the aspects of literary genre which you found most interesting in the texts you have studied on your comparative course. This is…
The village shops in Sara Baume’s novel contain a “surplus of useless clutter”. Write a personal essay in which you reflect on the “useless clutter” that is a feature of…
Write a speech for or against the topic 'Social Media is dangerous' to be delivered to your fellow classmates and teachers.This is an essay from a current Leaving Cert student.…
“Ní Chuilleanáin’s demanding subject matter and formidable style can prove challenging.” Discuss this statement, supporting your answer with reference to the poetry of Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin on your course. This…