Q27.1 AO split

GCSE · English Literature · AQA · P2.C.UP1 — Q27.1 — analyse a single unseen poem in response to a focused question (e.g. how does the poet present X?); 24 marks

Question

Explain the AO split for Q27.1 and how this should affect a student's approach. (8 marks equivalent)

Answer guidance:

AO1=12, AO2=12. Equally weighted.
Implication: cannot write a response that is all AO1 (interpretation without analysis) or all AO2 (technique-spotting without interpretation).
Every paragraph should have: a claim (AO1) + evidence + technique analysis (AO2) + effect comment.
A response that only identifies techniques without interpreting their effect is capped at Level 3.
A response that only discusses theme without analysing HOW it is presented is also capped at Level 3.

8 marks · take your time before peeking.

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