In case you missed these sample questions here they are. I think question 1 and 3 are the most obvious questions for The Rivals and the Songs.
1 'The urge to control is in all of us: it drives our lives.'
In the light of this view, discuss ways in which writers represent the desire for control. In your answer, compare one drama text and one poetry text.
2 'Men embody lust: women exploit lust.'
In the light of this view, discuss the uses which writers make of sexuality. In your answer, compare one drama text and one poetry text.
3 'Through nature one finds peace.' In the light of this view, consider the uses which writers make of the natural world. In your answer, compare one drama text and one poetry text.
4 'Deception is the spice of life.'
In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore deception. In your answer, compare one drama text and one poetry text.
5 'The wages of sin is death.'
In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore the sense of death. In your answer, compare one drama text and one poetry text.
6 'Mockery brings wisdom.'
In the light of this view, discuss the uses which writers make use of humour. In your answer, compare one drama text and one poetry text.
