Part A: How To Get Full Marks (OCR GCSE English Literature): Model Answers
Part A: How To Get Full Marks
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Detailed Analysis: Make sure you delve deeply into how the language, form, and structure of the passage shape its meaning. This includes discussing literary devices such as imagery, symbolism, tone, and narrative style.
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Contextual Understanding: Demonstrate an understanding of how the extract relates to the text as a whole, considering its place within the narrative and its connection to key themes and ideas.
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Use of Quotations: Integrate short, relevant quotations seamlessly into your analysis, ensuring each quote is directly linked to your argument.
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Critical Terminology: Use appropriate literary terms confidently and accurately to support your analysis.
Example: To get full marks on a passage from Animal Farm by George Orwell, you could analyse how Orwell's use of allegory and symbolism in the portrayal of the pigs highlights the corruption of power. Discuss how phrases like "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" reflect the central theme of inequality and the distortion of ideals in the text.