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O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProse2010/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q825 Marks

Who does Austen's writing persuade you is the villain of the novel – and why?

  1. Who does Austen's writing persuade you is the villain of the novel – and why?[25]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2015). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [25-23] Answers in this band have all the qualities of Band 2 work, with further insight, sensitivity, individuality and flair.
  2. [25-23] They show sustained engagement with both text and task.
  3. [25-23] Sustains a perceptive, convincing and relevant personal response
  4. [25-23] • shows a clear critical understanding of the text
  5. [25-23] • responds sensitively and in detail to the way the writer achieves her/his effects
  6. [25-23] • integrates much well-selected reference to the text

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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, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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