Othello AQA Tragedy: How to do the Extract  Question
Othello, English Literature, Essay Writing Natasha Tabani Othello, English Literature, Essay Writing Natasha Tabani

Othello AQA Tragedy: How to do the Extract  Question

For ‘Aspects of Tragedy’ A Level (AQA, 7717 English Literature B), you have to write two separate questions on Othello: An extract or passage-based question that focuses on close reading and linguistic analysis, and a wider reading general essay question that focuses more on themes and context. This post takes you through how to do the extract question. 

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Othello AQA Tragedy Grade Boundaries Explained
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Othello AQA Tragedy Grade Boundaries Explained

Firstly, it’s important to note that grade boundaries change a bit each year - so if you want to secure a specific grade, for example, an ‘A’, then I would recommend getting to a point where your writing is consistently at least 3-4 marks into an A standard, just in case the boundaries shift a bit on the year of your specific exam. 

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