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AQA A-Level English Literature B key terms

Paper 2 response requirements Key Terms

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Paper 2 response requirements

AqaA LevelEnglish Literature BPaper 2 Texts and genres

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  • Imagery

    Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

  • Tone

    The author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

  • Narrative voice

    The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the events and characters.

  • Theme

    The central idea or underlying message conveyed by a literary work.

  • Imagery

    Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

  • Theme

    The central idea or underlying message conveyed in a literary work.

  • Narrative Perspective

    The point of view from which the story is told, influencing how readers perceive characters and events.

  • Symbolism

    The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.

  • Imagery

    Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

  • Symbolism

    The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.

  • Genre

    A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

  • Narrative voice

    The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the audience perceives the events and characters.

  • Genre

    A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

  • Context

    The circumstances or background that inform the creation and interpretation of a text.

  • Tragedy

    A genre that depicts the downfall of a protagonist due to a fatal flaw or external forces.

  • Political Protest

    A genre that critiques societal norms and injustices, often advocating for change.

  • Character Arc

    The transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a narrative.

  • Symbolism

    The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.

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