0475 · Cambridge IGCSE
0475/21
(Drama)
Literature in English · June 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Cambridge Assessment International Education
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.8 / 5
100
180 min
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Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
100
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.8 / 5
Key examiner messages
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A balanced but demanding paper focusing on deep analysis of authorial choices, requiring precise micro-quotes and a strong evaluative voice across poetry, prose, and drama.
Question difficulty map
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Assessment objectives
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Method marks watchlist
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Question choice intelligence
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Level exemplars
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Grade & admission context
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Report type
Cambridge Principal Examiner Report — component performance and international standards
Level A*
Approx. 67% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 57% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 47% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 38% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 33% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 28% of maximum mark
Deep insights
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Time traps
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Syllabus traceability
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MCQ trap analytics
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Topic heatmap across years
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Mark intensity
William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Chinua Achebe: Things Fall Apart
Shelagh Delaney: A Taste of Honey
Nancy Fotheringham Cato: ‘The Road’
William Shakespeare: Twelfth Night & Othello
R C Sherriff: Journey’s End
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Purple Hibiscus
Songs of Ourselves Poetry
Difficulty trend
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Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 (Poetry and Prose):
Paper 2 (Drama):
Marks you can still earn
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- 1Message
A balanced but demanding paper focusing on deep analysis of authorial choices, requiring precise micro-quotes and a strong evaluative voice across poetry, prose, and drama.
Teacher briefing pack
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June 2024 2024
Literature in English
A balanced but demanding paper focusing on deep analysis of authorial choices, requiring precise micro-quotes and a strong evaluative voice across poetry, prose, and drama.
A balanced but demanding paper focusing on deep analysis of authorial choices, requiring precise micro-quotes and a strong evaluative voice across poetry, prose, and drama.
- Total marks
- 100
- Duration
- 180 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.8 / 5
Session analysis
A balanced but demanding paper focusing on deep analysis of authorial choices, requiring precise micro-quotes and a strong evaluative voice across poetry, prose, and drama.
Updated Jun 13, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 (Poetry and Prose):
Paper 2 (Drama):
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Total marks
- 50
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.