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Component 3: Independent critical study (NEA)
Quick questions on The NEA comparative essay: planning the independent study - AQA A-Level English Literature A
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What is a vague question?Show answer
A broad title invites summary; a focused one drives argument and comparison.
What is two essays in one?Show answer
Integrate the comparison throughout rather than analysing each text separately.
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State two assessment objectives the NEA tests beyond AO1 and AO2. [2 marks]
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Why does a focused question matter for the NEA? [2 marks]
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