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O-LevelLiterature in EnglishPoetry2010/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q225 Marks

Or 2 Explore the ways in which Angelou makes Caged Bird such a moving poem. Caged Bird A free bird leaps Content removed due to copyright restrictions. sings of freedom. (Maya Angelou)

  1. Explore the ways in which Angelou makes Caged Bird such a moving poem.[25]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2022). 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
Poetry, O-Level Literature in English (syllabus 2010). Structured question, 25 marks.
Source
O-Level Literature in English, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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