Lesson 5.1.1

5.1.1 AO1: informed personal and creative responses Quiz: Pearson Edexcel English Literature, Unit 5

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The 20 questions

  1. Which AO covers informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts?

    • AO4
    • AO1
    • AO3
    • AO2

  2. Alongside personal response, what key skill does AO1 assess?

    • Historical context comparison
    • Critical theory application
    • Structural language analysis
    • Accurate written expression

  3. How must literary terminology be used to satisfy AO1 criteria?

    • In complete isolation
    • With understanding
    • Only in footnotes
    • Without definition

  4. What share of the GCE is AO1 worth?

    • 26.7%
    • 11%
    • 21.9%
    • 14%

  5. In Paper 1 (Drama), what share is AO1 worth?

    • 5%
    • 9.9%
    • 4%
    • 7.8%

  6. In Paper 3 (Poetry), what share is AO1 worth?

    • 7.8%
    • 5%
    • 9.9%
    • 5.1%

  7. In the NEA, what share is each AO worth, including AO1?

    • 4%
    • 5%
    • 6%
    • 3%

  8. A student uses terms such as 'enjambment' accurately and gives a clear personal response. Which AO is most directly reflected?

    • AO4
    • AO1
    • AO5
    • AO3

  9. In Assessment Objective 1, what makes a personal response 'informed'?

    • Memorised theoretical essays
    • Knowledge of texts
    • Detailed biographical history
    • Unsubstantiated opinions

  10. What is an AO1 creative response in A Level English Literature NEA?

    • Re-creative writing task
    • Unseen poetry essay
    • Historical context timeline
    • Critical anthology review

  11. What balances personal interpretation in Assessment Objective 1?

    • Historical timeline data
    • Social background facts
    • Extensive footnote citation
    • Secure terminology

  12. Which requirement falls under AO3 rather than AO1?

    • Terminology use
    • Written expression
    • Personal response
    • Historical background

  13. A candidate uses the term 'metaphor' inaccurately. Which AO is directly affected?

    • AO3
    • AO1
    • AO5
    • AO4

  14. Logical paragraphing and clear argument structure directly support which assessment objective?

    • AO3
    • AO2
    • AO1
    • AO4

  15. According to AO1, what must candidates use with understanding and discrimination?

    • Historical background facts
    • Concepts and terminology
    • Alternative interpretations
    • Biographical timelines

  16. How many assessment objectives does the specification define?

    • Three
    • Six
    • Four
    • Five

  17. Using precise literary terms correctly in an essay demonstrates which AO1 skill?

    • Comparative evaluation
    • Conceptual understanding
    • Contextual knowledge
    • Theoretical application

  18. What aspect of literary analysis differentiates AO2 from AO1?

    • Coherent written expression
    • Secure terminology
    • Analysis of meaning
    • Personal response

  19. Across the Pearson A-level English Literature specification, in which assessments is AO1 assessed?

    • Papers 1 and 2
    • Paper 1 only
    • Every paper
    • NEA only

  20. A candidate's analysis is excellent, but the writing is hard to follow. Which AO is most at risk?

    • AO1
    • AO4
    • AO5
    • AO2

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