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The AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2 requires you to compare two poems from the Power and Conflict anthology. You will be given one poem in the exam and must choose a second poem to compare it with. This lesson teaches you how to compare effectively and provides practice structures for every major theme.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Paper | Paper 2, Section B |
| Time | Approximately 45 minutes (of a 2 hour 15 minute paper) |
| Marks | 30 marks |
| Assessment Objectives | AO1 (12 marks): informed response using references; AO2 (12 marks): analyse language, form, structure; AO3 (6 marks): context |
| Format | One poem printed on the paper + your choice of a second poem from the anthology |
Examiner's tip: AO2 (language, form, and structure analysis) carries 40% of the marks. Every paragraph should include detailed analysis of how the poets create meaning — not just what they say.
When you see the named poem in the exam, choose your comparison poem based on:
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