Judith Wright Past HSC Questions

Some HSC style questions for Wright's poetry based on previous Close Study of text questions.

1. Distinctive ideas are at the heart of all poetry.

In your view, what is a distinctive idea explored in Judith Wright’s poetry? Explain how this idea is developed in at least TWO poems you have studied.



2. In what ways does the poet draw you into the world of the poetry?

In your response make detailed reference to at least TWO poems.


3. Identify ONE poem from your prescribed collection of poetry. Analyse the ways in which this poem reflects both the ideas and characteristics of your prescribed collection of poetry as a whole.

Present your analysis in ONE of the following forms:

(a) a speech at an HSC Study Day

or

(b) a contribution to an online HSC Resources site.