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In the AQA GCSE exam, you will be given an extract from the novella and asked to write about it in relation to the whole text. This lesson covers the key extracts you should know, how to analyse them, and how to structure your response.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam board | AQA English Literature Paper 1 |
| Section | Section B: The 19th-Century Novel |
| Time recommended | Approximately 50-55 minutes |
| Format | An extract is printed, followed by a question |
| Question style | "Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present..." |
| Marks available | 30 marks |
| AO weighting | AO1 (12), AO2 (12), AO3 (6) |
| AO | What it assesses | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| AO1 | Read, understand, and respond to texts | Make clear, relevant points with evidence |
| AO2 | Analyse language, form, and structure | Analyse techniques, word choices, and structural features |
| AO3 | Show understanding of context | Weave in Victorian context to support your argument |
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