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English LiteratureQ&A by dot point
A short Q&A bank for every Northern Ireland English Literature syllabus dot point. Each question and answer is drawn directly from our worked dot-point page, so you can scan key concepts before opening the long-form answer.
A2 1: Shakespearean Genres
A2 2: The Study of Poetry Pre-1900 and Unseen Poetry
- Studying poetry pre-1900: analysing poetic method, form and context in a set pre-1900 poet, and engaging with interpretations for the studied-poetry section of A2 2.6Q&A pairs
- The unseen poetry skill: building a close reading of an unfamiliar poem under time pressure, analysing form, imagery and voice to support a personal interpretation.4Q&A pairs
AS 1: The Study of Poetry 1900-Present and Drama 1900-Present
- Studying drama 1900-present: analysing dramatic method, structure and staging in a modern play for the open-book Section A of AS 1, linking a moment to the whole play.3Q&A pairs
- Studying poetry 1900-present and comparison: comparing two poems written from 1900 onwards by method and effect for the closed-book Section B of AS 1.5Q&A pairs
AS 2: The Study of Prose Pre-1900
Literary Skills
- Comparing texts (AO4): connecting two texts by method and effect, using comparative structure and discourse markers, for the AS poetry comparison and the unseen comparison.4Q&A pairs
- Critical interpretations (AO5): engaging with different readings, responding to a given critical view, and weighing alternative interpretations to a substantiated judgement.4Q&A pairs
- The assessment objectives: understanding what AO1 to AO5 reward in CCEA A-Level English Literature and how each unit weights them.3Q&A pairs
- Writing context into your answer (AO3): using literary, social, historical and biographical context that changes how a text reads, and integrating context of reception.5Q&A pairs