AQA GCSE & A-Level

English Literature

Shakespeare, 19th century novel, modern texts, poetry anthology.

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10 topics
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2 min
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8 June 2026
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What Examevo does for English Literature

Essay-style answers marked for AO1 (textual references), AO2 (language analysis), and AO3 (context). We check that quotes are embedded, analysis is developed, and comparisons are balanced across texts.

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Topics covered in English Literature

10 topics across all units

Shakespeare

MacbethRomeo and JulietThe Tempest

19th century

Jekyll and HydeA Christmas CarolSign of Four

Modern texts

An Inspector CallsBlood BrothersLord of the Flies

Poetry

Power and conflictLove and relationshipsUnseen poetry

How we mark English Literature

1. Check textual evidence

Quotes, references, and relevance to the question assessed throughout your answer.

2. Mark analytical depth

Language and structural analysis marked against level descriptors for each question type.

3. Strengthen your argument

Weak paragraphs identified with guidance on developing PEEL structure and context.

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