Classical Greek J292,03 June 2022 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Lucian’s Imagery & Satire | Use of luxurious descriptions to create fantasy, exaggerated elements in city design, numerical detail for emphasis, humor in portraying Homer’s origins.

2. Greek Myth & Storytelling | References to mythical figures like Helen and Kinyras, alternate versions of well-known myths, wordplay in Homer’s name, critique of classical scholarship.

3. Literary Techniques in Ancient Greek Prose | Use of idyllic and sensory imagery, role of divine intervention in narrative, selection of traditional elements in storytelling, rhetorical devices for humor.

4. Themes in ‘A True Story’ | Exploration of believability in fiction, parody of historical and mythological traditions, exaggerated travelogue elements, contrast between reality and fiction.

5. Greek Language & Interpretation | Translation of complex Greek passages, identification of poetic devices, significance of specific Greek phrases, understanding cultural references.

6. Narrative & Structure in Classical Texts | Examination of storytelling patterns, importance of dreamlike and surreal elements, influence of Lucian’s work on later literary traditions, use of comedy in philosophical critique.