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HSC English Texts and Human Experiences: 20 Essay Practice Questions

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Preparing for the Year 12 HSC Common Module section of the English Exam and in need of practice essay questions?

Awesome — because we’ve got just what you need with the 20 Common Module practice questions we’ve created!

NOTE: In the HSC, you might be given a question that is specific to your text. In this article, however, we have only given questions that can apply to all texts so that everyone can practise.

So, let’s jump in!

20 Practice Essay Questions for HSC English Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences

Question 1

Through the telling and receiving of stories, we become more aware of ourselves and our shared human experiences.

Explore this statement with close reference to your prescribed text.

Question 2

Storytelling invites us to see the world differently through challenging our assumptions.

Discuss this statement in relation to your prescribed text.

Question 3

In what ways does [YOUR TEXT] offer new insights into the anomalies in human behaviour and motivations?

Explore this statement with close reference to your prescribed text.

Question 4

Through the representation of individual and collective human experiences, we are able to gain a greater understanding of the complexity of human qualities and emotions.

Explore this statement with close reference to your prescribed text.

Question 5

It is a story’s ability to ignite new ideas about human behaviour that allows us as readers to see the world differently.

In your response, discuss this statement with detailed reference to [YOUR TEXT].

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Question 6

Stories show us the complex nature of being human.

Discuss this statement in relation to your prescribed text.

Question 7

The telling of stories invites us to view our experiences and the experiences of others in a new light.

Explore this statement with close reference to your prescribed text.

Question 8

Storytelling gives us insight into the paradoxes inherent in human behaviour and motivations.

Discuss this statement in relation to your prescribed text.

Question 9

The representation of human experiences makes us more aware of the intricate nature of humanity.

In your response, discuss this statement with detailed reference to [YOUR TEXT].

Question 10

Our understanding of the paradoxical nature of human and behaviour motivation is deepened through a text’s representation of individual and collective experiences. 

Explore this statement with close reference to your prescribed text.

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Question 11

Storytelling ignites new ideas about the multifaceted nature of human behaviour.

Discuss this statement in relation to your prescribed text.

Question 12

Through the telling and receiving of stories, we are made more aware of aspects in our own lives and cultures.

Explore this statement with close reference to your prescribed text.

Question 13

The function of stories is to reflect and express our humanity.

To what extent do you agree with this view? Discuss with close reference to your prescribed text.

Question 14

Stories make us more aware of not only the experiences of those around us, but also of our own individual experiences.

In your response, discuss this statement with detailed reference to [YOUR TEXT].

Question 15

How does [YOUR TEXT] represent the complex human emotions which arise from individual and collective experiences?

Explore this statement with close reference to your prescribed text.

Question 16

Our lives and cultures are expressed through the telling and receiving of stories.

Discuss this statement in relation to your prescribed text.

Question 17

How does [YOUR TEXT] invite us to see the world differently and challenge our assumptions?

Explore this statement with close reference to your prescribed text.

Question 18

The telling and receiving of stories can help us understand “What does it mean to be human?”

To what extent do you agree with this view? Discuss with close reference to your prescribed text.

Question 19

Stories make us more aware of the intricacies underlying human motivations and behaviour.

Discuss this statement in relation to your prescribed text.

Question 20

How does [YOUR TEXT] represent individual and collective human experiences?

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