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Elements of political and social protest writing key terms

Use these key terms for Elements of political and social protest writing in AQA English Literature B 7717. The page is built from approved learning objectives for this topic and links back to the wider unit, topic hub, and related revision assets.

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Elements of political and social protest writing

AQAA-levelEnglish Literature BPaper 2 Texts and genres

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  • power

    power is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Analyse the specific nature of power struggles in political and social protest writing.". 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.

  • Power, powerlessness and conflict

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

  • power

    power is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Compare the behaviour of those with power and those without it.". 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.

  • Power, powerlessness and conflict

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

  • power

    power is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Explore pursuit of power, rebellion and warfare.". 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.

  • rebellion

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

  • analyse

    analyse is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Analyse the workings of ruling political classes.". 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.

  • workings

    workings is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Political systems and social organisation. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

  • conspiracy

    conspiracy is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Explore corruption, conspiracy and control.". 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.

  • control

    control is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Political systems and social organisation. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

  • government

    government is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Connect domestic and workplace organisation with local and national government.". 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.

  • organisation

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

  • examine

    examine is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Examine gender politics and social class.". 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.

  • gender

    gender is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Political systems and social organisation. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

  • analyse

    analyse is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Analyse how place and time provide a backdrop for political and social action.". 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.

  • place

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

  • political tension

    political tension is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Trace how political tensions are heightened and resolved or left unresolved.". 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.

  • Settings, structure and language

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

  • language

    language is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Analyse how language constructs worlds of power, protest and oppression.". 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.

  • Settings, structure and language

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

  • society

    society is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Evaluate how political and social protest writing comments on society.". 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.

  • Social commentary and audience response

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

  • representation

    representation is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Analyse representation of society in particular historical periods.". 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.

  • society

    society is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Social commentary and audience response. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

  • protest

    protest is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Explain how protest writing invites readers to reflect on their own world.". 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.

  • writing

    writing is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Social commentary and audience response. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.

  • Handmaid's Tale

    Handmaid's Tale is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Identify The Handmaid's Tale as an official set-text option.". 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.

  • The Handmaid's Tale

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

  • social protest

    social protest is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Study the text through political and social protest elements and all five assessment objectives.". 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.

  • The Handmaid's Tale

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

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