AQA AS English Literature B Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
9 filesAS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1B Literary genres: Drama: aspects of comedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1B Literary genres: Drama: aspects of comedy – June 2023
June 2022
10 filesAS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1B Literary genres: Drama: aspects of comedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1B Literary genres: Drama: aspects of comedy – June 2022
November 2020
6 filesAS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
Genre-Based Literary Study: Tragedy and Comedy in Drama, Prose, and Poetry
Exam Paper Structure
Literary Genres: Drama (Tragedy or Comedy)
Literary Genres: Prose and Poetry (Tragedy or Comedy)
Key Information
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Specification Code | 7716 |
| Qualification | AS Level |
| Grading Scale | A–E |
| Assessment Type | 2 written papers (closed book) |
| Paper 1 | Drama: Tragedy (1A) or Comedy (1B) — 1 hr 30 min, 50 marks, 50% |
| Paper 2 | Prose and Poetry: Tragedy (2A) or Comedy (2B) — 1 hr 30 min, 50 marks, 50% |
| Genre Focus | Tragedy pathway (1A + 2A) or Comedy pathway (1B + 2B) |
| Set Texts | Drama set text + prose text + poetry anthology |
| Exam Sessions | June only |
| Total Resources | 27 |
Key Topics in English Literature B
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| How far do you agree | Evaluate the given statement about the text, arguing for and against with textual evidence — reach a clear conclusion |
| Examine | Analyse the text's use of genre conventions in detail, exploring both conformity and subversion |
| Consider how | Explore the writer's methods, focusing on the specific aspect identified in the question |
| Compare | Draw out specific similarities and differences between the prose and poetry texts in their treatment of the genre |
| Explore the significance | Analyse a specific passage or feature, explaining its importance to the text's genre and meaning |
| Discuss | Present a sustained argument with evidence from the text, considering different perspectives |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A | 71–81% |
| B | 60–70% |
| C | 49–59% |
| D | 38–48% |
| E | 27–37% |
⚠️ AS English Literature B uses 100 raw marks total (50 per paper). Grade thresholds vary between sessions — check AQA's published boundary documents.
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