English Literature · Edexcel 1ET0 · Paper 1
Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature
Shakespeare in two parts (extract, then whole play) and one post-1914 text essay.
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Section A: Shakespeare
40 marksOne two-part question on your studied play.
- 1Part (a) — close analysis of an extract (20 marks) Awaiting Edexcel content
- 2Part (b) — the same theme across the whole play (20 marks) Awaiting Edexcel content
Section B: Post-1914 British play or novel
40 marksOne essay question from a choice of two.
- 1One essay (40 marks, including marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar) Awaiting Edexcel content
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