Lesson 3b.1.1
3b.1.1 AO1: articulate informed, personal and creative responses Quiz: OCR English Literature, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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Which core skill does Assessment Objective 1 (AO1) primarily test in English Literature essays?
- Terminology and structure
- Historical context
- Literary comparisons
- Critical theories
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What type of register is required to satisfy AO1 criteria in A Level essays?
- Informal register
- Journalistic register
- Colloquial register
- Academic register
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Which literary element refers to the correct use of subject-specific vocabulary under AO1?
- Comparative framing
- Contextual analysis
- Literary terminology
- Biographical detail
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How should a candidate's personal response be presented according to AO1?
- Purely emotional
- Informed and argued
- Unsubstantiated and casual
- Completely objective
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What aspect of writing accuracy is explicitly assessed under AO1 criteria?
- Technical accuracy
- Contextual depth
- Theoretical range
- Comparative balance
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Which structure best supports a coherent AO1 argument throughout an essay?
- Chronological summaries
- Logical progression
- Random narrative
- Disconnected observations
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What does the term 'informed response' in AO1 mean a candidate must demonstrate?
- Socio-economic data
- Author's biography
- Textual knowledge
- Historical timeline
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Which feature of essay writing directly harms a candidate's mark under AO1?
- Using quotes
- Close reading
- Non-standard English
- Topic sentences
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In AO1, what role do topic sentences play in an essay paragraph?
- Introducing critics
- Providing context
- Listing plot points
- Guiding the argument
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What does 'creative response' mean within the context of A Level AO1?
- Original interpretation
- Retelling the plot
- Creating new characters
- Writing fan fiction
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Which error most directly lowers a student's mark for AO1 quality of written communication?
- Unbalanced comparison
- Missing alternative views
- Punctuation errors
- Lack of context
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Which term describes an argument that maintains a clear focus without drifting off-topic?
- Contextual argument
- Comparative argument
- Sustained argument
- Theoretical argument
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How should critical vocabulary be used to score highly in AO1?
- Excessively and randomly
- Without definition
- Precisely and purposefully
- Only in introductions
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What should form the backbone of a structured paragraph under AO1?
- A long summary
- A central claim
- A historical fact
- A critic's biography
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Which phrase best describes the ideal tone of an AO1 response?
- Informal and conversational
- Vague and hesitant
- Passionate and dramatic
- Critical and analytical
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What is the main purpose of integrating textual evidence to support AO1?
- Avoiding analysis
- Substantiating claims
- Replacing terminology
- Filling word count
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Which approach to essay writing best demonstrates coherent structure under AO1?
- Stream of consciousness
- Well-planned signposting
- Unstructured notes
- Plot-driven retelling
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What is required when expressing a 'personal' response under AO1?
- Individual critical voice
- Emotional outburst
- Personal anecdotes
- First-person narrative
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Which element of written expression is evaluated under AO1?
- Genre conventions
- Grammar and spelling
- Historical accuracy
- Contextual background
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Why is plot summary alone considered insufficient for achieving high AO1 marks?
- It is too short
- It lacks analysis
- It lacks quotations
- It contains errors
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