AQA English Literature Exam Overview

The video provides a comprehensive guide to AQA English Literature Papers 1 and 2. It covers the structure, content, and strategies for tackling each paper. Paper 1 focuses on Shakespeare and 19th-century novels, while Paper 2 includes modern texts and poetry. The video emphasizes the importance of knowing the texts well, especially for Paper 2, which lacks extracts. It also highlights common pitfalls and offers practical advice for exam success.

What are the two papers covered in the AQA English Literature exam?

• Paper Alpha and Paper Beta

• Paper A and Paper B

• Paper 1 and Paper 2

• Paper X and Paper Y

Which two sections are included in Paper 1?

• Shakespeare and Modern Texts

• Shakespeare and 19th Century Novel

• Modern Texts and Poetry

• 19th Century Novel and Poetry

How much time is allocated for Paper 1?

• 1 hour and 30 minutes

• 1 hour and 45 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

Which Shakespeare texts are most popular for Paper 1?

• Othello and King Lear

• Merchant of Venice and Much Ado About Nothing

• Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet

• The Tempest and Julius Caesar

What is the format for answering Shakespeare questions in Paper 1?

• Two paragraphs about the extract and two about the whole play

• Three paragraphs about the extract

• Four paragraphs about the whole play

• One paragraph about the extract and three about the whole play

How many marks is the Shakespeare question worth in Paper 1?

• 20 marks

• 25 marks

• 34 marks

• 30 marks

What is the main difference in marking between the Shakespeare and 19th-century novel sections?

• Neither section includes SPAG marks

• Both sections include SPAG marks

• The Shakespeare section includes SPAG marks

• The 19th-century section includes SPAG marks

What is the duration of Paper 2?

• 2 hours and 30 minutes

• 2 hours and 15 minutes

• 2 hours

• 1 hour and 45 minutes

Which modern text is most popular for Paper 2?

• Death of a Salesman

• The Crucible

• A View from the Bridge

• An Inspector Calls

How many questions do you answer in the modern text section of Paper 2?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three