English Literature

Assessment

Paper 1: Drama (30%) Paper length: 2 hours and 15 minutes Section A: Shakespeare - One essay question from a choice of two on the studied Shakespeare text. Section B: Other drama - One essay question from a choice of two on the studied drama text. Paper 2: Prose (20%) Paper length: 1 hour and 15 minutes One comparative essay question, from a choice of two, on the studied prose texts. Paper 3: Poetry (30%) Paper length 2 hours and 15 minutes Section A: Contemporary Poetry - One essay question, from a choice of two, comparing an unseen modern poem and one named poem from the studied collection. Section B: Poetry collections - One essay question, from a choice of two, on the studied period or author. Non-exam assessment: (20% One extended comparative essay referring to two texts (2500-3000 words).