AQA A-Level English Language And Literature common mistakes
Critical Commentary common mistakes
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Critical Commentary
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Misinterpreting the narrator's role
Confusing the narrator with the author or failing to distinguish between them.
Fix itAlways clarify the narrator's perspective and how it shapes the story's conflict.
Neglecting textual evidence
Failing to support claims with specific examples from the base text.
Fix itAlways include direct references to the original text to strengthen your analysis.
Misidentifying the Speaker
Confusing the narrator with the author or failing to distinguish between character voices.
Fix itAlways clarify who is speaking or narrating to avoid misinterpretation of the text's meaning.
Misidentifying the Speaker
Confusing the narrator with the author or misattributing quotes.
Fix itAlways clarify the distinction between the narrator's voice and the author's perspective.
Overgeneralizing Conflict
Describing conflict in vague terms without specific examples.
Fix itUse precise evidence from your writing to illustrate the conflict clearly.
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