Literature Assessment Workshop Quiz

Which Assessment Objective (AO) focuses on communicating an informed personal response?

• AO1

• AO2

• AO3

• AO4

What principle should teachers apply when marking literature responses?

• "Last-fit" principle

• "Best-fit" principle

• "Middle-fit" principle

Which paper includes a compulsory passage-based question (PBQ)?

• Paper 1: Prose & Unseen Poetry

• Paper 2: Drama

• Paper 3: Poetry Only

True or False: The O-Level band descriptors have one more band than the N-Level descriptors.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which word would you use to describe something that leaves a strong emotional impact due to its intensity?

• Amusing

• Gripping

• Memorable

How long do students have to complete Paper 1: Prose & Unseen Poetry?

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour 30 minutes

• 1 hour 40 minutes

• 2 hours 30 minutes

Which of the following question types focuses on exploring how a writer uses techniques to achieve specific effects?

• Argument

• Exploratory

• Writer’s Craft

In a passage-based question (PBQ), what is the focus of part (i) of the question?

• Discussion of the passage itself

• Linking the passage to the rest of the text

• Engaging with the author’s life

Which word describes something that builds anticipation and uncertainty?

• Entertaining

• Dramatic

• Suspenseful

What should students avoid when crafting a personal response in their literature essays?

• Generalised or speculative responses

• Rooting their response in the text

• Using textual evidence