Guide to Pre-1900 Drama & Poetry Comparative Question (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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How long should you spend on the Pre-1900 Drama & Poetry comparative question?
How long should you spend on the Pre-1900 Drama & Poetry comparative question?
75 minutes
What percentage of marks does AO2 (analysing language, form, structure) account for?
What percentage of marks does AO2 (analysing language, form, structure) account for?
35%
How many texts must you reference in your response?
How many texts must you reference in your response?
One drama and one poetry text
How long should your introduction be in the five-paragraph structure?
How long should your introduction be in the five-paragraph structure?
3-4 lines
How many lines should each main analytical paragraph contain?
How many lines should each main analytical paragraph contain?
12-14 lines
What mark range defines Band 6 (excellent work)?
What mark range defines Band 6 (excellent work)?
28-35 marks
What is a soliloquy?
What is a soliloquy?
A character revealing inner thoughts
Which common mistake involves summarising events without analysing writer's choices?
Which common mistake involves summarising events without analysing writer's choices?
Plot retelling
How many contextual points should you include per paragraph?
How many contextual points should you include per paragraph?
1-2 points
How much time should you allocate for the direct comparison paragraph?
How much time should you allocate for the direct comparison paragraph?
15 minutes