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O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProse2010/12 · May/June 2013 · Q2725 Marks

You are Mrs Patton at the end of the novel. Arun has just left the house after giving you the gifts from his parents. Write your thoughts.

  1. You are Mrs Patton at the end of the novel. Arun has just left the house after giving you the gifts from his parents. Write your thoughts.[25]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2013). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [AO1] show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts
  2. [AO2] understand the meanings of literary texts and their context, and explore texts beyond surface meaning to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes
  3. [AO3] recognise and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to create and shape meanings and effects
  4. [AO4] communicate a sensitive and informed personal response
  5. [Band 1] Answers in this band have all the qualities of Band 2 work, with further insight, sensitivity, individuality and flair. They show complete and sustained engagement with both text and task.

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About this question

Topic
Prose, O-Level Literature in English (syllabus 2010). Structured question, 25 marks.
Source
O-Level Literature in English, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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