Component 1: Poetry

Pre-1900 and post-1900 poetry analysis. Open-book examination allowing you to refer to your texts.

2 hours

Open-book

2 Sections

Section A

Pre-1900 Poetry

Study ONE poetry text in depth. Answer ONE question from a choice of two.

You will analyse poems from your studied text, demonstrating understanding of poetic methods and contexts.

30 marks | Approximately 60 minutes

Your Text:

Christina Rossetti: Selected PoemsPre-1900 Poetry Collection

Section B

Post-1900 Poetry

Compare poems from TWO paired poets. Answer ONE question from a choice of two.

You will compare poems thematically, analysing poetic methods and making connections between the two poets.

30 marks | Approximately 60 minutes

Your Texts:

Coming SoonPost-1900 poetry content will be added

Assessment Objectives for Component 1

AO1 (10 marks Section A / 7.5 marks Section B)

Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology, and coherent, accurate written expression.

AO2 (10 marks Section A / 7.5 marks Section B)

Analyse ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts.

AO3 (Section A: 5 marks)

Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received.

AO4 (Section B: 7.5 marks)

Explore connections across literary texts.