Can you please check if the following questions I need to prepare for tomorrow? Thank you very much in advance. Which of the first two questions is better expressed?

1) Briefly outline the features of the 18th-century novels. Focus then on Defoe’s novels and examine their structure and characterization.
2) What were the 18th- century novels characterised by? Refer then briefly to the main features of Defoe’s novels
3)What kind of man is Robinson? What does he have in common with the classical heroes of travel literature?
4) What are the main themes of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”? How can the play be interpreted?
5)Briefly examine the structure of English society in the 18th century.
6)Which political parties did the Augustan Age see the rise of? Who supported them and what kind of policy did they press for? What advantages did Britain get from Robert Walpole’s policy?

1 is better than 2.

6 needs rephrasing:
Which political parties rose during the Augustan Age? ...

The rest are fine.

In order to determine which of the first two questions is better expressed, we can analyze both questions one by one.

1) Briefly outline the features of the 18th-century novels. Focus then on Defoe’s novels and examine their structure and characterization.

This question is structured in a sequential manner. It first asks for an outline of the features of 18th-century novels, and then instructs to focus specifically on Defoe's novels for examination of their structure and characterization. The question clearly states the scope and sequence of the response required.

2) What were the 18th-century novels characterised by? Refer then briefly to the main features of Defoe’s novels.

This question also addresses the same topic as the previous question but in a different way. It asks for the characterization of 18th-century novels as a whole, followed by a brief reference to the main features of Defoe's novels. The question is concise and straightforward, but it does not provide a clear sequence or scope for the response.

To determine which question is better expressed, it depends on the specific requirements of the assignment or the context in which the questions are being used. If the objective is to provide a more comprehensive analysis of Defoe's novels within the broader context of 18th-century novels, then the first question is better expressed as it clearly outlines the sequence of the responses. However, if the objective is to focus more on the characterization of 18th-century novels as a whole with a brief reference to Defoe's novels, then the second question could be considered better expressed.

Ultimately, the choice between the two questions should be based on the specific requirements and desired outcome of the assignment or context in which the questions are being used.