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Component 3: Independent critical study (NEA)

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do you apply a critical theory to your NEA texts without forcing the reading?

How do you connect two texts written in different periods so the comparison reveals continuity and change?

How do you plan and write the NEA comparative essay so that it meets the assessment criteria independently?