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Critical Reading: Scottish Set Texts
Quick questions on Analysing Scottish set text drama: extract and whole-play question - SQA Higher English
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What is the commonality question needs the whole play?Show answer
The final question asks how a theme, character or technique seen in the extract appears across the play. SQA awards up to 2 marks for connecting a relevant feature of the extract to the wider play, then up to 8 marks for developed discussion of that feature elsewhere. An answer confined to the printed lines therefore caps in the lowest band. The discriminator is detailed, relevant reference across the whole play, linked tightly to the theme in the question.
What is plan the final answer quickly?Show answer
Before writing the commonality answer, identify the feature being asked about, note one or two points from the extract, then list two or three moments elsewhere in the play. This plan keeps the answer balanced: roughly a fifth on the extract (matching the 2 marks) and the bulk on the wider play (matching the 8 marks).
What is q1?Show answer
Besides dialogue, name one dramatic technique you should analyse in a set text extract, and what it can reveal. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why can an answer to the commonality question that stays inside the extract not reach the top band? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
A commonality question asks you to discuss how the playwright presents power. List the moments beyond the extract you would plan to use. [3 marks]
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