Independent comparative critical study key terms

develop

develop is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Develop an individual comparative task from wider and independent reading.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

individual

individual is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Autonomous reading and task design. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

theme

theme is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Select a theme that enables sustained analysis of similarity and difference.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

Autonomous reading and task design

Autonomous reading and task design is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Autonomous reading and task design. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

keep

keep is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Keep the task literary and analytical rather than biographical, historical or purely thematic.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

task

task is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Autonomous reading and task design. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

comparative potential

comparative potential is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Select two texts that provide strong comparative potential and access to critical interpretations.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

Text selection requirements

Text selection requirements is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Text selection requirements. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

pre-1900

pre-1900 is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Ensure at least one selected text was written pre-1900.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

Text selection requirements

Text selection requirements is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Text selection requirements. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

ensure

ensure is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Ensure at least one text is studied independently by the student.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

least

least is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Text selection requirements. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

exclude

exclude is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Exclude all texts on the A-level examination set-text lists.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

texts

texts is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Text selection requirements. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

build

build is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Build a sustained comparative argument across both texts.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

sustained

sustained is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Comparative argument. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

connections

connections is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Use connections and contrasts to develop interpretation rather than merely identify features.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

contrasts

contrasts is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Comparative argument. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

balance

balance is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Balance attention to both texts throughout the extended essay.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

attention

attention is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Comparative argument. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

critical views

critical views is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Apply and evaluate a range of critical views autonomously.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

Critical views and interpretations over time

Critical views and interpretations over time is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Critical views and interpretations over time. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

interpretations over time

interpretations over time is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Consider different interpretations over time for at least one selected text.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

Critical views and interpretations over time

Critical views and interpretations over time is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Critical views and interpretations over time. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

debate

debate is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Use critical material to open literary debate rather than substitute for textual analysis.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

Critical views and interpretations over time

Critical views and interpretations over time is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Critical views and interpretations over time. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

distinguish

distinguish is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Distinguish criticism from context and interpretation from unsupported opinion.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

criticism

criticism is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Critical views and interpretations over time. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

translated text

translated text is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Evaluate whether a translated text is eligible and influential in literature in English.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.

Translated texts

Translated texts is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Translated texts. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.