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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
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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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