9675 · Oxford AQA International A Level
9675/11
Paper 1
English Literature · 2023 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
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4.2 / 5
100
240 min
Aspects of dramatic tragedy and Place in literary texts
Cohort performance
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Total marks
100
Duration
240 min
Session difficulty
4.2 / 5
Key examiner messages
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The January 2023 Oxford AQA International AS English Literature examinations (LT01 and LT02) represent a robust, highly academic challenge, demanding a transition from simple narrative recap to sophisticated, genre-focused critical argument.
Unit 1 (closed-book) relies heavily on a student's precise memory of dramatic structure, while Unit 2 (open-book) requires meticulous reference to textual details.
Rated at a 4.2 out of 5, the papers test the limits of thematic analysis under timed conditions.
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Level A*
Approx. 90% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 80% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 70% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 60% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 50% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 40% of maximum mark
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Syllabus traceability
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William Shakespeare - Othello
25 marks this session
F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
25 marks this session
William Shakespeare - King Lear
25 marks this session
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Topic heatmap across years
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Mark intensity
William Shakespeare - Othello
F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
William Shakespeare - Macbeth
Representations of race/class/culture
Representations of women/men
Representations of childhood (Literary representations)
Representations of women/men (Literary representations)
William Shakespeare - Othello (Aspects of dramatic tragedy)
Difficulty trend
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Paper comparison
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Unit 1: Aspects of dramatic tragedy (LT01): Unit 2: Place in literary texts (LT02):
Marks you can still earn
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Practise what examiners flagged
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William Shakespeare - Othello
25 marks this session
Practise in RevuiF. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
25 marks this session
Practise in RevuiWilliam Shakespeare - King Lear
25 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
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- 1Message
The January 2023 Oxford AQA International AS English Literature examinations (LT01 and LT02) represent a robust, highly academic challenge, demanding a transition from simple narrative recap to sophisticated, genre-focused critical argument.
- 2Message
Unit 1 (closed-book) relies heavily on a student's precise memory of dramatic structure, while Unit 2 (open-book) requires meticulous reference to textual details.
- 3Message
Rated at a 4.2 out of 5, the papers test the limits of thematic analysis under timed conditions.
Teacher briefing pack
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2023 2023
English Literature
The January 2023 Oxford AQA International AS English Literature examinations (LT01 and LT02) represent a robust, highly academic challenge, demanding a transition from simple narrative recap to sophisticated, genre-focused critical argument. Unit 1 (closed-book) relies heavily on
The January 2023 Oxford AQA International AS English Literature examinations (LT01 and LT02) represent a robust, highly academic challenge, demanding a transition from simple narrative recap to sophisticated, genre-focused critical argument.
Unit 1 (closed-book) relies heavily on a student's precise memory of dramatic structure, while Unit 2 (open-book) requires meticulous reference to textual details.
Rated at a 4.2 out of 5, the papers test the limits of thematic analysis under timed conditions.
- Total marks
- 100
- Duration
- 240 min
- Session difficulty
- 4.2 / 5
Session analysis
The January 2023 Oxford AQA International AS English Literature examinations (LT01 and LT02) represent a robust, highly academic challenge, demanding a transition from simple narrative recap to sophisticated, genre-focused critical argument. Unit 1 (closed-book) relies heavily on a student's precise memory of dramatic structure, while Unit 2 (open-book) requires meticulous reference to textual details. Rated at a 4.2 out of 5, the papers test the limits of thematic analysis under timed conditions.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
Paper breakdown
Unit 1: Aspects of dramatic tragedy (LT01): Unit 2: Place in literary texts (LT02):
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Exam Difficulty Verdict
The January 2023 Oxford AQA International AS English Literature examinations (LT01 and LT02) represent a robust, highly academic challenge, demanding a transition from simple narrative recap to sophisticated, genre-focused critical argument. Unit 1 (closed-book) relies heavily on a student's precise memory of dramatic structure, while Unit 2 (open-book) requires meticulous reference to textual details. Rated at a 4.2 out of 5, the papers test the limits of thematic analysis under timed conditions.
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