Source A: The opening of a novel titled ‘Splendors and Glooms’ by Laura A Schlitz, first published in 2012 Questions:

Q1 – 4 marks – 5 minutes
Use lines 1-9.
List four things you learn about Clara

Q2– 8 marks – 10 minutes
Using lines 10-20.
How does the writer use language to describe Clara’s movements?

Q3– 8 marks – 10 minutes
Use the whole source.
How does the writer structure the text to interest you as a reader?