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Creative and Critical Writing
Quick questions on The non-exam assessment (NEA) overview: critical genre study and creative writing - WJEC A-Level English Language and Literature
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What are the creative writing tasks?Show answer
The second half is original writing informed by the genre study, in two modes:
What is narrow reading?Show answer
Relying on a single text fails to show command of the genre; wider reading is required.
What is creative work disconnected from the study?Show answer
Writing that ignores the conventions you analysed wastes the link the NEA is built on.
What is careless referencing?Show answer
Inconsistent or missing citation loses marks, because referencing is assessed; follow your centre's guidance and deadlines.
What is q1?Show answer
What are the two linked parts of the NEA? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why is wider reading essential to the critical genre study? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain how the critical genre study should inform the creative writing tasks. [20 marks]
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