English Literature - GCSE English Literature Paper 2 (Modern Texts and Poetry) November 2020

The modern text question is closed book — revise key quotations, themes, and character arcs thoroughly.

For poetry comparison, use a point-by-point structure rather than writing about each poem separately.

With unseen poetry, read the poem twice before writing — first for meaning, second for technique.

Timing is critical — you have multiple sections to complete. Plan your time before you start writing.

Use short, embedded quotations rather than copying out long passages. This shows precision.