Exam Technique

Question 1

10 Marker (passage), Timing

Answer 1

15 mins

Question 2

10 Marker (passage), Structure

Answer 2

5 points

Question 3

10 Marker (passage), Tips

Answer 3

Choose best examples of literary techniques to engage with (similes/metaphors etc). Fully analyse each point

Question 4

10 Marker (passage), Common mistakes

Answer 4

Spending too long on one point,
Not linking back to the question,
Superficially analysing the point,
Choosing poor examples,
Not analysing 5 separate points.

Question 5

20 Marker, Timing

Answer 5

30 mins

Question 6

20 Marker, Structure

Answer 6

Intro, 3x PEEL paragraphs, conclusion

Question 7

20 Marker, Tips

Answer 7

Make judgement in the intro,
Link back to the question,
Use a range of evidence.

Question 8

20 Marker, Common mistakes

Answer 8

Spending too long on one point,
Not analysing enough/ enough material

Question 9

10 Marker (Comparison), Timing

Answer 9

15 mins

Question 10

10 Marker (Comparison), Structure

Answer 10

3x common points, discuss/compare

Question 11

10 Marker (Comparison), Tips

Answer 11

Answer CLEARLY; ‘I believe Homer id more effective’,
Look for both authors use of language/gods/structure/perspective etc

Question 12

10 Marker (Comparison), Common mistakes

Answer 12

Not linking the passages,
Talking vaguely,
Not making a judgement

Question 13

30 Marker, Timing

Answer 13

45 mins

Question 14

30 Marker, Structure

Answer 14

Intro, 3x PEEL paragraphs, Conclusion, include scholarship

Question 15

30 Marker, Tips

Answer 15

Make judgement in intro,
Link to question,
Use range of evidence

Question 16

30 Marker, Common mistakes

Answer 16

Not naming scholars,
Not analysing scholars views,
Spending too long on one point,
Not analysing enough material