Prose

Worked examples (6)

• 1Decode an anthology question, choose your stories, and write a thesis
• 2Build a theme-grouped story bank (and reference safely, without inventing)
• 3Structure an (a) COMPARISON essay — integrate, do not alternate
• 4The (b) single-story passage close reading: anchor → narrative method → link out
• 5Analyse SHORT-STORY METHOD for AO2 (point of view, structure, symbol → effect)
• 6Land an informed personal response (AO3) and an A* comparative conclusion

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Worked examples (6)

• 1Decode a prose question and build a thesis (don't narrate the plot)
• 2Build a closed-book evidence bank for a novel (episodes + key phrases)
• 3Structure a whole-novel (a) discursive essay that argues, not narrates
• 4Tackle the (b) passage question for prose: anchor → narrative method → link out
• 5Analyse prose METHOD for AO2 (narration, irony, structure → effect)
• 6Weave an informed personal response (AO3) — and land an A* conclusion

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Worked examples (6)

• 1Decode a prose question and build a thesis (don't narrate the journey)
• 2Build a closed-book evidence bank for a novel (episodes + key concepts)
• 3Structure a whole-novel (a) discursive essay that argues, not narrates
• 4Tackle the (b) passage question for prose: anchor -u003e narrative method -u003e link out
• 5Analyse prose METHOD for AO2 (the literal railroad, structure, symbol -u003e effect)
• 6Weave an informed personal response (AO3) — and land an A* conclusion

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Worked examples (6)

• 1Decode a prose question and build a thesis (don't narrate the plot)
• 2Build a closed-book evidence bank for a novel (episodes + key moments)
• 3Structure a whole-novel (a) discursive essay that argues, not narrates
• 4Tackle the (b) passage question for prose: anchor -u003e narrative method -u003e link out
• 5Analyse prose METHOD for AO2 (structure, focalisation, imagery, irony -u003e effect)
• 6Weave an informed personal response (AO3) — and land an A* conclusion

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