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Paper 1 is the longer of the two exams — 3 hours — and is worth 75 marks (40% of the total A-Level). It is divided into three sections, each worth 25 marks, each demanding a different skill set. Mastering the technique for each section is the key to performing well under pressure.
| Section | Focus | Assessment | Book access | Marks | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Shakespeare and love | Extract + wider play essay | Closed book | 25 | 60 minutes |
| B | Unseen poetry | Comparison of two unseen poems | Poems provided | 25 | 45 minutes |
| C | Comparing set texts | Poetry anthology + prose text comparison | Open book | 25 | 60 minutes |
Total: 75 marks in 3 hours
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