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O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProse2010/12 · May/June 2020 · Q1325 Marks

Either 13 Read this passage, and then answer the question that follows it: So gradually, she pressed her teeth together and learned to hush. Content removed due to copyright restrictions. outside of things. That was a bow to the [from Chapter 6] Explore how Hurston movingly conveys Janie's thoughts and feelings at this moment in the novel.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [25] demonstrates knowledge by incorporating well-selected reference to the text skilfully and with flair (AO1)
  2. [25] sustains a critical understanding of the text showing individuality and insight (AO2)
  3. [25] responds sensitively and in considerable detail to the way the writer achieves her/his effects (AO3)
  4. [25] sustains personal and evaluative engagement with task and text (AO4)

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Topic
Prose, O-Level Literature in English (syllabus 2010). Structured question, 25 marks.
Source
O-Level Literature in English, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 13.

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