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The Unseen and Practical Criticism
Quick questions on Close reading an unseen passage explained: H2 Literature in English
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what is this about, what is the situation, what feeling or idea dominates?Show answer
Only when you understand the passage can you analyse how it achieves its effects. A misreading derails everything that follows, so the time spent understanding first is never wasted.
what is the passage literally about?Show answer
2. Attitude or tone - what feeling or stance does it convey, and does it shift? 3.
What is a reliable sequence?Show answer
A simple sequence keeps panic at bay and gives your answer a shape:
What is q1?Show answer
Why should you read an unseen passage at least twice before writing? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why is there no need to add context to an unseen answer? [2 marks]
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Why does depth beat breadth in unseen analysis? [3 marks]
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