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6. Independent Study
6.2. Close Reading or Re-creative Writing with Commentary
6.2.1. Close Reading Task
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What is the primary focus of the close reading task in the OCR A-Level English Literature exam?
Analyzing a literary text
Match the type of task with its primary focus:
Close Reading Task ↔️ Analytical
Re-creative Writing Task ↔️ Creative
A chronological structure presents events in time order.
True
Match the literary device with its definition:
Metaphor ↔️ Comparison without "like" or "as"
Simile ↔️ Comparison using "like" or "as"
Personification ↔️ Giving human qualities to non-human things
What literary device is used in the example "Life is a stage"?
Metaphor
The close reading task is more
analytical
What are common structural elements in a narrative text?
Exposition, climax, resolution
In William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily," what structural technique is used?
Non-chronological shifts
"Life is a stage" is an example of a
metaphor
A simile uses "like" or
as
in a comparison.
Irony conveys the opposite of the literal
meaning
of words.
The protagonist's journey involves the changes experienced by the main
character
.
What is the purpose of imagery in literature?
Creates sensory experiences
Character development refers to the
process
by which characters change and evolve in a story.
True
What does understanding character development and relationships enhance in a narrative?
Appreciation
What are common structural elements in a narrative?
Exposition, climax, resolution
What are literary devices used to enhance meaning in writing?
Metaphor, simile, personification
Transformation in character development involves how characters
evolve
and change.
What do character relationships involve?
Interaction and influence
Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from miser to philanthropist is an example of
character
transformation.
True
Why is understanding character development and relationships important?
Reveals deeper insights
Key aspects of thematic elements include theme identification, thematic development, and contextual
significance
The author's attitude in a passage is referred to as
tone
What is the purpose of symbolism in literature?
Represents abstract ideas
Match each feature with its corresponding concept:
Symbolism ↔️ Represents abstract ideas
Imagery ↔️ Creates sensory experiences
What is the primary focus of the re-creative writing task?
Creative response
The close reading task has an analytical
focus
Different structural types can influence how a
narrative
unfolds.
True
What does a psychological structural type focus on?
Character's internal journey
Match the literary device with its example:
Metaphor ↔️ "Life is a stage."
Simile ↔️ "As brave as a lion."
Personification ↔️ "The sun smiled."
Imagery ↔️ "The dark forest crackled under moonlight."
Antagonistic
relationships
are a common type of character interaction.
True
The theme of love in *Romeo and Juliet* emphasizes its power and destructive
potential
Thematic elements in literature are recurring patterns, motifs, or issues that provide deeper
meaning
The death of Hamlet's father fuels his quest for
revenge
The tone in a literary passage refers to the author's
attitude
Imagery in literature creates vivid
sensory
Symbolism in literature involves representing abstract ideas with
objects
What does Gatsby's green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?
Hope and longing
Proofreading and refining enhance the coherence, clarity, and
impact
The close reading task in the
OCR A-Level
English Literature exam requires analyzing a text in close detail.
True
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