Learning objective

Select one poetry text and one prose text for independent study.

Read the explanation, check the common trap, then practise with flashcards and questions.

At a glance

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Topic

Independent literary responses

Subtopic

Text selection requirements

AQA A-level English Literature BNon-exam assessment Theory and independence

Study support

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Quick explanation

This point belongs to Independent literary responses, especially Text selection requirements.
You need to be able to select one poetry text and one prose text for independent study.
The key ideas to know are poetry and prose.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

Key concepts

poetryprose

Why it matters

This objective helps connect Text selection requirements to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Independent literary responses.

Common mistakes

1 linked

Text selection requirements literary-analysis mistake 1: Make 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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