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Unit 3: The Study of Shakespeare
Quick questions on Context and genre in Shakespeare - CCEA GCSE English Literature Unit 3
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What is irrelevant context?Show answer
Background that does not change how you read a moment is padding. Use only context that deepens the analysis.
What is context replacing analysis?Show answer
AO4 and genre are lenses for close reading, not a substitute for it. Keep returning to the words.
What is q1?Show answer
When does context earn AO4 marks? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
What are typical conventions of tragedy? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
How should you use genre in an answer? [2 marks]
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