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Different interpretations literary-analysis mistake 1
Treating Evaluate alternative readings as part of literary debate rather than treating interpretation as fixed. as plot summary, unsupported opinion or a place to invent quotations, while blurring supported interpretation vs unsupported opinion.
Fix itMake an AO1 claim, use accurate textual evidence, analyse a method for AO2, add relevant AO3 context, connect texts for AO4 and test interpretations for AO5 only where the task requires them.
Different interpretations literary-analysis mistake 1
Treating Consider interpretations over time where required by the non-exam assessment. as plot summary, unsupported opinion or a place to invent quotations, while blurring supported interpretation vs unsupported opinion.
Fix itMake an AO1 claim, use accurate textual evidence, analyse a method for AO2, add relevant AO3 context, connect texts for AO4 and test interpretations for AO5 only where the task requires them.
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