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The English Department have sent more resources for National 5 critical essay revision to this site for inclusion.

They take the form of exemplar timed essays on the novels studied in the course: Stone Cold, Of Mice and Men and Animal Farm.

Find them on the dedicated critical essay revision page . The PDF files are named according to: the novel they are concerned with; whether they are the first or second example (1 or 2); and each example is numbered into parts – (i) – (iv).

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• Sep 19, 2019

Our top 8 tips on how to write your National 5 English Critical Essay

Your critical essay is an essay that allows you to demonstrate your analysis, interpretation and evaluation of pieces of literature. Your national 5 English critical essay is worth 20 marks (or half of the critical reading exam) so it is important to make this count. In this post, we have outlined our top 8 tips on how to write and pass your National 5 English critical essay.

Remember: The N5 English Critical Essay questions are found in Section 2 of the Critical Reading paper. You must only answer one question.

1) Choose the right genre!

Ensure you select the correct genre for your essay. The Critical Essay paper will give you a choice of genres: Drama, Poetry, Prose and Language . You can only write an essay on a novel or short story using one of the Prose questions.

Writing about the wrong genre will stop you getting the grade you deserve.

Remember that your Critical Essay cannot be from the same genre as your Scottish text.

2) Choose the right question!

Under each genre heading, you will have a choice of two questions. Make sure that you read both of them carefully and select the one which you feel you could write about best.

3) Identify the key words in your chosen question! These words will be the focus of your essay.

For example:

Choose a poem in which the poet creates a powerful sense of place …

Choose a novel in which there is an interesting character .

In each of these examples, you would use the underlined phrase as your key words.

4) Introduce the text! Your introduction should consist of a brief paragraph consisting of two parts. Firstly, include the title, author, form and subject of your text.

E.g. ‘Dracula’ by Bram Stoker is a powerful gothic novel based upon an ancient vampire’s attempt to move from Transylvania to England.

The second part of your introduction should be a link to the question – using those key words.

E.g. Throughout the novel, we can clearly see how Stoker portrays Count Dracula as a mysterious and interesting character .

5) Structure your discussion! After your introduction, identify where you first see the key words in your chosen text.

E.g. In the opening stages of the novel, Stoker establishes Count Dracula as an interesting character when the protagonist – Jonathan Harker- is travelling to his castle:

 ‘I was not able to light on any map or work giving the exact locality of the Castle  Dracula…’

Start every other paragraph, with a topic sentence that includes the key words.

Later in the novel, we see Stoker further develop the idea of Count Dracula as an  interesting character , when Jonathan meets him in person…

6) Provide analysis of any evidence!

Here, the author makes effective use of setting , when he locates Dracula in a mysterious home. This helps develop the sense of the count being an interesting character.

Note that evidence can be quotations, but it doesn’t need to be – especially if you are writing about drama or prose. You just need to explain what events are significant and why they are effective.

7) Remember to evaluate!

Use phrases throughout your discussion to evaluate the writer’s methods:

E.g. this clearly shows… this is effective in revealing… this provides a vivid image of…

8) End in a proper manner!

Your essay must be complete. This means that you need to include a separate concluding paragraph, which sums up your discussion.

You can start your conclusion with

In conclusion, throughout (name of text) we can clearly see (key words) in terms of…

Ultimately, throughout (name of text) we can clearly see (key words) in terms of…

Just remember to include the key words in your conclusion and include an evaluative term too.

Eg. In conclusion, throughout the novel ‘Dracula’, Bram Stoker has clearly presented Count Dracula as an interesting character . This is evident in his effective use of setting to make Dracula mysterious, and later through the character development where the count changes from a proud Transylvanian to a murderous monster.

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NAT 5 English Critical Essay: The Crucible (Marked 15/20) - Important Relationship

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This is a National 5 English A-grade critical essay that examines Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible in relation to the following question:

*Choose a play which explores an important relationship, for example, husband and wife, leader and follower, parent and child, or any other relationship. Describe this relationship and then, by referring to appropriate techniques, explain how the relationship develops. *

This NAT 5 essay can be used for Higher English as well, and examines John and Elizabeth Proctor’s relationship. Quotations have been highlighted in blue for ease.

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The biggest driver for Modernism was World War I, also known as the Great War , and the social and political turmoil that ensued . Much of the innovative work of the Modernist period seemed to follow writer Ezra Pound’s credo of “Make It New!” Whether it was technology, art, architecture, or poetry, Modernism sought to reinvent the world. Uninhibited by the past, the Modernist era redefined America’s political, religious, economic, and social values. From areas of women’s suffrage to the invention of the assembly line, from Harlem to the Deep South, Modernism was a time of social upheaval, extraordinary growth, and accelerated change for America.

5.2.1 The Great War

World War I, which lasted from 1914-1918, was largely a European conflict with Great Britain, France, Russia, and Italy serving as the pillars of the Allied Forces, and Germany and Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire anchoring the Central powers. Yet it brought turbulent changes to the entire world, America included. Although America did not officially enter the war effort until 1917, many young men already volunteered before then to fight with other detachments, such men including Ernest Hemingway, who was stationed as an ambulance driver on the Italian front.This war was the first global war and, as the world evolved, so did warfare. Additionally, this war was the first fully-industrialized war, featuring shelling, machine guns, mustard gas, and several other kinds of advanced weaponry. Indeed this war was the likes of which no one had ever seen. As such, it was a war of attrition, with over 30 million casualties. Never before in the history of civilization had there been such a large and full-scale military affair. Although in 1918, the Armistice signaled the end to World War I, many tensions and hostilities remained, especially among the combatants who felt disillusioned and used by their country. It’s no coincidence that in 1919, just one year later, riots broke out across the United States. After the dust settled, one thing was clear: the world had changed permanently; this change would be at the heart of Modernist literature and art.

Of course World War I did not end European conflict; tension began to arise when Adolf Hitler came to power in the 1930s and bristled under Germany’s heavy sanctions imposed by the Armistice. Hitler’s rise in Germany would lead to World War II, which the United States tried to avoid using isolationist policies. However, Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) served as the catalyst for America’s entrance into World War II. This period between the two wars marks an important time in American life and culture. During this time, America grew and matured, largely in reaction to these events that unified the nation against common enemies. This unprecedented American growth included growth from immigration, industrialization, technological developments, and the development of the modern cities.

5.2.2 Une Generation Perdue...(a lost generation)

If the mantra of Modernism was Pound’s “Make it New,” then the defining characteristic for the generation comes from Gertrude Stein’s comment to young Ernest Hemingway that you are all “une generation perdue” (you all are a lost generation). With the economy at an all-time high due to the increased industrial manufacturing and development of so many new industries came an increase in wealth in America; indeed, the Modernist period is characterized by the boom of a growing economy before the bust of the Great Depression. While overall wealth increased, dissatisfaction with America also increased and a growing number of young people, artists and veterans alike lived as expatriates outside the country largely taking up residence in France and Spain. Most notable among these expatriates were writers T. S. Eliot, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Ernest Hemingway. This movement is depicted in Hemingway’s novel, The Sun Also Rises.

5.2.3 A Modern Nation

The industrial revolution and the meteoric rise of factories helped shift the nation’s economy from its agricultural roots to an industry based economy. World War I (which began in 1914) along with America’s entrance into the war (1917) put pressure on all of the citizens to ration goods and supplies. To meet demand, more factories began to experiment with mass production. This boom led to more jobs and a stronger economy, often referred to as the Boom years. Furthermore, while live music led to the prevalence of nightclubs, Prohibition created an underground industry of bootlegging to supply alcohol for these entertainment and music venues. This instant wealth led to a greater population of the newly rich and encouraged growth throughout the country. Often called “ The Jazz Age,” this era of wealth was written about by many different Modernists, but made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

However, the Boom years did not last forever. This age of prosperity came to a sudden halt in October 1929, when the sudden stock market collapse led to the Great Depression . The economic downturn led to more than 10,000 banks shutting down and more than 15 million workers becoming unemployed. Worse still, a series of droughts in the early 1930s, known as the “Dust Bowl,” left 500,000 people homeless, as many of these families moved to California, looking for work. The Great Depression became a major literary theme chronicled, most notably, by John Steinbeck in his novel, The Grapes of Wrath.

The election of Franklin Roosevelt (1932) ushered in the age of “The New Deal.” During the New Deal era, Roosevelt created the Works Progress Administration (WPA) which used Federal funds to put more people to work, building America’s infrastructure. The WPA was responsible for roads, various public buildings, and other projects, most notably the Hoover Dam, using Federal funds. The WPA provided employment for millions, including writers and artists who were sponsored by the Federal Writers’ Project . James Agee’s Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, featuring the photography of Walker Evans, was an eye-opening book that captured the extent of New Deal poverty in the American South

At the same time, more and more people started migrating out of small rural agricultural areas into cities. Most notable among this time period is the Great Migration , during which African-Americans left the South to escape poverty and Jim Crow laws and moved to larger cities like Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and New York. The Great Migration included as many as 1.5 million African-Americans and represents the greatest population shift in American history. These cultural and population shifts, along with the freedom of transportation, caused cultural cross-pollination, as people brought their old customs to new places. These shifts helped spark regional cultural revolutions, such as the Harlem Renaissance in Harlem which brought many important African-American artists to the forefront and is captured in works like Zora Neal Huston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God or Jean Toomer’s Cane as well the Southern Literary Renaissance , also referred to by Southern Writers as the Southern Literary Renascence which foregrounded the creativity of the South and brought authors like William Faulkner and Eudora Welty to national prominence.

5.2.3 Technology

New technologies were changing the face of modern life. The Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, was a giant suspension bridge which connected Brooklyn with Manhattan. Although it pre-dates Modernism, it was seen as one of America’s greatest technological achievements and was the subject of Hart Crane’s famous Modernist poem The Bridge . The invention of the automobile by inventors like Henry Ford and the development of the assembly line in the early 1920s not only created an industry, but also spurred investments in America’s infrastructure, that is, its roads, highways. Suddenly, all of America was connected and personal travel was more readily available. The mass production of phonographs, projection reels, and telephones made these technologies more accessible to the public and allowed for more recording, making mass culture possible. The same could be said about the publishing industry, which flourished during this time. The paperback book made books more affordable, and the development of Book-of-the-Month clubs and subscription reading programs allowed for mass audiences, giving rise to the modern day “best seller.” The affordability of magazines also made them a popular venue for many writers, as F. Scott Fitzgerald regularly published in The Saturday Evening Post, while many famous Modernist writers, such as Ezra Pound, held editorial positions for magazines, and literary magazines, such as The Dial, became popular venues for Modernist writers to publish.

5.2.4 Modernist Literature

The term Modernism as a literary term is largely used as a catchall for a global movement that was centered in the United States and Europe, for literature written during the two wars, which is said to be the first industrialized modern period. In another sense, Modernism refers to the general theme: much of the literature of the period is written in reaction to these accelerated times. After World War I, many writers felt betrayed by the United States, but even more than that, there was a general feeling of change, of progress, of questioning the ways of the past. Throughout the art of this time period, whether it is painting, sculpture, poetry, fiction, or non-fiction, all question the truths of the past, all question the status quo. Largely, this attitude goes hand-in-hand with the disaffection with politics caused by World War I.

There is no single style that would encompass all of Modernist poetry; rather, a lot of Modernist poetry could be separated as High Modernism and Low Modernism . These terms are not meant to serve as an aesthetic judgment about the quality of the work, but rather help us understand the range of experimentation occurring during this period. High Modernism features poets who are much more formal, such as T. S. Eliot with his “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” and who look at the modern era as a period of loss, in some ways, looking at how much America has changed and fearing that the change might be for the worse. Essentially, in high modernist works, the authors realize that society has shifted so much, it will never be possible to return to the old ways, so they often represent the world as fragmented, disjointed, or chaotic. High Modernist poetry also maintains a traditional structure and form and often contains explicit allusions to history, myth, or religion, such as the epigraph from Dante’s Inferno which begins T. S. Eliot’s “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.”

Low Modernism is much less formal, experimenting with form. The poetry of William Carlos Williams, the doctor turned poet, is a great example of Low Modernism. His poetry like “This is Just to Say” and “The Red Wheelbarrow” often plays with the traditional structure of a poem. These writers tend to be so different that first-time readers often questioned whether these works Williams’s “This is Just to Say”; Pound’s “In a Station of the Metro”; Cummings’s “In Just” are poems. Ezra Pound did not even consider himself a poet; rather, in his essay, “A Few Don’ts by an Imagiste,” he refers to himself as an imagiste, or one who creates images.

Experimentation was not limited to Modernist poetry, as prose (fiction and non-fiction) writers were also challenging form, style, and content, that is, what you could or could not write about. Authors such as Faulkner experimented with how to tell a story, especially by using a rotating cast of characters often set in the same county of Yoknapatawpha, while Gertrude Stein’s Tender Buttons experimented with what exactly was a story. Sherwood Anderson’s book, Winesburg, Ohio, was able to blur the line between short stories and the novel by writing a book of short stories that fit together as a novel. In much the same way, Jean Toomer’s Cane combined poetry, prose, and drama in one strange and beautiful book, foregrounding the dangerous racial politics of the time. Modernist prose was much more than just experimentation, though, in that it also introduced new subject matter. Writers no longer felt the need to veil their opinions; instead, many were explicit in their political critiques. The Great Depression gave rise to Communism among many artists, especially in the works of Ellison and Baldwin, while the Women’s Suffrage Movement highlighted early feminism . Furthermore, thewidespread distribution of easily affordable magazines and paperbacks meant that these writers were reaching a wider audience with a more radical message.

The Modernist period was perhaps the birth of the American playwright. Before Modernism, theater consisted of largely vaudeville or productions of European works. However, the success of Eugene O’Neil paved the way for several other successful American playwrights, such as Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams.

Although theirs was a time of great change, the common thread that ties the Modernist writers together whether they write poetry, prose, or drama is the techniques they invented. Writers such as Faulkner, whose novel The Sound and the Fury offered an entirely new way to narrate a book, or Langston Hughes, whose poetry blended music and verse, developed entirely new ways of telling a story. Modernist writers radically rejected previous standards in an attempt to “make it new” and, in the process, changed the course of literary history.

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Essay writing is a vital part of the school curriculum. Writing an essay in English enhances problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as it involves correct sentence construction and sequence of thoughts throughout the entire length of the essay. It allows students to learn the language better, analyse a subject and express their ideas with clarity which leads to the overall cognitive and personality development of a child. An essay on the Red Fort in English teaches kids about its glorious history, majestic architecture and political and cultural significance as a part of the country’s heritage. Thus, this essay on Red Fort for classes 1, 2 & 3 can help a child to develop an interest in the power of the Mughal Empire that shaped the political history of our country.

Certain pointers can transform an essay from good to great. Here are some tips to remember while writing an essay on the Red Fort for lower primary classes:

• Get relevant and accurate information on the topic.
• An essay should be divided into an introduction, body, and conclusion.
• Avoid any spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

Essay writing can be a fun and enjoyable experience for a student. Here are five lines about the Red Fort that can surely pique a child’s interest:

• Red Fort is one of the most beautiful historical monuments of India.
• Red Fort, or ‘Lal Qila’, was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• It is made of red sandstones and was earlier coated with precious jewels.
• Every year the national flag is hoisted on its top on Independence Day.
• The Government of India is the rightful owner of the Red Fort in the present times.

An essay for classes 1 and 2 tests a student’s creative ability and writing prowess. Here are a few lines on the Red Fort that would surely enlighten them about the popular monument:

• Since the Red Fort was the residence of royal families, it was referred to as ‘Qila-i- Mubarak.’
• The Red Fort is considered one of the most significant monuments of India, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• It showcases a splendid display of architecture made of marble works and red sandstones.
• The construction for the Lal Quila started in 1638.
• The Red Fort is a famous tourist place in India.
• Ustad Ahmad Lahori designed this magnificent fort.
• The Red Fort is located in Old Delhi on the banks of River Yamuna.
• There is a large park surrounding the Red Fort.
• Thousands of tourists visit the Red Fort every year.
• In 1747, Nadir Shah invaded the fort to loot its jewels and artwork.

An essay on historic monuments helps a child to appreciate our past. Here is a short paragraph on Red Fort:

A historical monument like the Red Fort is a treasure for a nation and a symbol of pride. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, this symbol of national heritage is made up of red sandstone. The Indian prime minister hoists the national flag on the Red Fort and delivers the ceremonial speech on Independence Day every year. It took almost eight years for skilled masons of its time to complete its construction. This world-famous landmark structure consists of a large museum, Diwan-i-Aam for public audiences and Diwan-e-Khas for conducting private meetings.

An essay for classes 1, 2 and 3 needs to have simple words, clarity of thought, and expression. Here is a short essay on the Red Fort in English for kids that would showcase India’s rich tradition and diverse cultural splendour:

Red Fort, or ‘ Lal Qila’ in Hindi, is one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, built by Emperor Shah Jahan. The aesthetic beauty of Red Fort represents the beautiful mix of Persian, Hindi, and Timurid architectural styles that shows the height of Mughal creativity. It took almost eight years and a few months to build the fort. The architecture of the Red Fort was done by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, the Indo-Islamic architect. Shah Jahan’s rule from 1627-1658 is considered the golden age of Mughal architecture and fine arts. The Sheesh Mahal can be found in the Red Fort’s northern and southern regions. UNESCO named this monument one of the famous World Heritage Sites in 2007. Our Prime Minister hoists the Indian National Flag on the Red Fort every year on August 15, Independence Day, making it one of the leading centres of political achievements and cultural heritage.

Irrespective of the language or type of essay, formal or informal, essay writing skill needs to be cultivated from early childhood. Given here is an essay for class 3 that conveys the historical significance of the Red Fort:

Located at the centre of New Delhi, on the banks of River Yamuna, the Red Fort is also known as the Hindustani Lal Qila . Originally known as the Blessed Fort, meaning Quila-i-Mubarak , the Red Fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It has a large museum, a Diwan-e-Aam for receiving the public, and a Diwan-e-Khas for meeting purposes. The emperor commissioned skilled architects of his time to build this fort that enhanced the country’s glory around the globe. It took around nine years to complete making this fort. The Red Fort was designed by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. The construction of this famous fort started in the auspicious month of Muharram in 1638 and finished in 1648. Lahore Darwaza is the main gate in the Red Fort. The rectangular dimension of the fort is 900m x 500m, while the ramparts of the fort measure 34m in height and has a moat surrounding them. The fort’s artwork showcases a fusion of Persian, European, and Indian art. The three-storied structures of the Red Fort are surrounded by the octagonal towers that form two of five gateways known as the Gate of Delhi and the Lahori Gate. There are two figures of giant elephants that are guarding the gates of Delhi. The Lahori Gate is the fort’s main entrance, leading to various shops selling multiple decorative items and artefacts. The Shah Burj and the War Museum are other attractions of this magnificent fort. Every year, our Prime Minister unfurls the national flag and addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day. Monday is an official holiday for this fort. The Red Fort is one of the several wonders of India and has a treasured history that we’re very proud of.

History Of The Red Fort

In 1638, Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, moved the capital of his empire from Agra to Delhi. The Red Fort Complex was initially built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad. Building this massive walled fort with red sandstone walls took around a decade. The Red Fort was the seat of the Mughal Empire for many years till the Britishers conquered it. In 1837, the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar’s coronation occurred here.

What Is The Significance Of The Red Fort?

Historical monuments play a significant role in analysing the culture and architecture of ancient India. The importance of the Red Fort lies in the fact that it not only tells a lot about the historical background of the country but represents the symbol of the nation’s pride and glory.

Architectural Features Of The Red Fort

The magnificent architecture of the Red Fort makes it a well-known monument worldwide. Here are some specific architectural features that can be noted.

• Shape – This octagonal-shaped fort is octagonal and covers an area of around 225 acres of land.
•  Style – Its unique architectural style represents a mix of Mughal, Persian, Timurid, and Hindu architecture.
•  Segments – The fort consists of the palace and the adjacent Salimgarh Fort. Diwan-i-‘Am and Diwan-i-Khas are the two chambers of the fort.

Some Prominent Structures Within The Red Fort

• Rang Mahal – The emperor’s wives and mistresses resided here. It is divided into six apartments. Tiny beautiful pieces of glass are embedded in the walls and ceilings of this apartment.
• Mumtaz Mahal – It is located in the southern part of the fort and currently houses the Archaeological museum.
• Khas Mahal – This private residence was mainly divided into the chamber of telling beads, sitting room, and sleeping chamber.
• Hira Mahal – This palace houses a priceless diamond that was supposed to have been hidden by Shah Jahan and is yet to be discovered.
• Moti Masjid – This palace was built and personally used by Aurangzeb.
• Hammam – The emperors used these imperial baths. It has three apartments, one used as a dressing room.

An essay on Red Fort teaches about our past. It showcases the cultural importance of Delhi and the monument’s architectural beauty, which helps cultivate a spirit of patriotism in a child.

1. What Is Red Fort Also Known As?

The Red Fort is also known as the ‘ Lal Qila .’

2. Why Is Red Fort Red In Colour?

Due to the red sandstone structures, the Red Fort is in red in colour.

The composition on Red Fort will help kids explore the significance of such historical monuments. This way, they will learn about some important historical aspects of India.

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