Candidates are not expected to study all set texts listed in the syllabus. Though there is no limit to how many texts can be studied, a typical candidate will study between three and five texts in total depending on the combination of components taken.
- Component 1 – Poetry and Prose
Candidates answer questions on two set texts, one from section A (Poetry) and one from section B (Prose). In section A, a set text constitutes 15 poems from a collection and there are three collections to choose from. Candidates should be prepared to answer on the 15 poems listed in one of the three collections. In Section B, a set text constitutes EITHER one novel OR a collection of 10 short stories.
- Component 2 – Drama
Candidates answer questions on two set texts. A set text constitutes one of the plays listed in the syllabus.
- Component 3 - Drama (Open-Text)
Candidates answer a question on one set text. A set text constitutes one of the plays listed in the syllabus.
- Component 4 - Unseen
There are no set texts for Component 4.
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