English Literature

Assessment

Paper 1 - Love through the age: Shakespeare and poetry Section A: Shakespeare – One passage-based question with linked essay. Section B: Poetry – One question on a printed poem. Written exam: one hour, 30 minutes. Closed book. 50 marks (50% of AS Level). Paper 2 - Love through the ages: Prose Section A: Unseen prose – One compulsory question on unseen prose extract. Section B: Comparing prose texts – One comparative question on two prose texts. Written exam: one hour, 30 minutes. Open book. 50 marks (50% of AS Level).