OCR A Level English Literature
A720QS Revision Hub
Comprehensive revision resources for all four components of the OCR English Literature A Level. Structured study guides, exam techniques, and text-specific analysis.
Qualification Structure
Four components combining examined and coursework assessment
30%
Component 1
Poetry
Open-book exam
2 hours
Pre-1900 Poetry
Post-1900 Comparison
30%
Component 2
Drama
Closed-book exam
2 hours
Shakespeare
Drama Comparative
Coming soon
20%
Component 3
Unseen Texts
Skills-based exam
2 hours
Unseen Prose
Unseen Poetry
Coming soon
20%
Component 4
Prose Study
NEA Coursework
2500-3000 words
Pre-2000 text
Post-2000 text
Available Content
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Assessment Breakdown
Examined (80%)Components 1-3
Poetry 30%Drama 30%Unseen 20%
Coursework (20%)Component 4 (NEA)
Total exam time: 6 hours across 3 papers
What This Site Covers
- Complete Hamlet study guide with illustrated text
- Webster & Williams comparative analysis across 8 themes
- Detailed character comparisons with A* essay guidance
- Jacobean and 1940s American contextual analysis
- 60+ key quotations with analytical commentary
- Exam technique guides and practice questions
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