plumiComparing a drama and a poetry text (A-Level): OCR A‑Level English Literature questions
Every OCR A-Level English Literature exam question on Comparing a drama and a poetry text (A-Level), 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 30 questions on Comparing a drama and a poetry text (A-Level), as a list
- June 2025, Component 1, Q7 (30 marks): ‘Literature often depicts states of uncertainty and suspense.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers present the tensions arising from a lac
- June 2025, Component 1, Q8 (30 marks): ‘Characters in these texts usually conform to traditional perceptions of gender roles.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers depict differe
- June 2025, Component 1, Q9 (30 marks): ‘The refusal of characters to compromise makes for interesting literature.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore characters’ attitu
- June 2025, Component 1, Q10 (30 marks): ‘Literature is often about seeking rewards, earthly or heavenly.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore the hunt for rewards, whethe
- June 2025, Component 1, Q11 (30 marks): ‘Some very effective writing deals with unhappy situations.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore pessimism and negativity. In your
- June 2025, Component 1, Q12 (30 marks): ‘Literary texts are rarely straightforward.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers present complex situations. In your answer, compare one d
- June 2024, Component 1, Q7 (30 marks): ‘Isolation is not a natural state for people.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore the effects of solitude and seclusion on human
- June 2024, Component 1, Q8 (30 marks): ‘Literature thrives on presenting creative thinking and actions.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore creativity and the imaginati
- June 2024, Component 1, Q9 (30 marks): ‘Love has the strength to triumph over every challenge.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers present the power and effects of love. In you
- June 2024, Component 1, Q10 (30 marks): ‘Self‑belief is presented as a dangerous quality in literary texts.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers present characters who believe st
- June 2024, Component 1, Q11 (30 marks): ‘Literature shows that people are capable of significant change.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers present and encourage development an
- June 2024, Component 1, Q12 (30 marks): ‘Literature suggests that human beings are essentially pessimistic.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore the existence and effects
- June 2023, Component 1, Q7 (30 marks): ‘Literature suggests that strong desire is always difficult to control.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers present behaviour motivated b
- June 2023, Component 1, Q8 (30 marks): ‘The modern interest in inclusivity is rarely satisfied in literature from earlier periods.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers respond t
- June 2023, Component 1, Q9 (30 marks): ‘A cautious attitude to life is often a wise one.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore cautious attitudes and behaviour. In your a
- June 2023, Component 1, Q10 (30 marks): ‘It is important to be true to yourself before you are true to other people.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore the need to reco
- June 2023, Component 1, Q11 (30 marks): ‘Literature often explores the gulf between the “haves” and the “have nots”.’ In the light of this view, consider how writers explore issues of advantage and di
- June 2023, Component 1, Q12 (30 marks): ‘Rules were made to be broken.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers present characters dealing with rules and restrictions. In your answer
- June 2022, Component 1, Q7 (30 marks): ‘Literature shows that the cleverest people do not always make the wisest choices.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore the relati
- June 2022, Component 1, Q8 (30 marks): ‘Literature has more to say about social structures than about the natural world.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore the relatio
- June 2022, Component 1, Q9 (30 marks): ‘Powerful emotions are often the excuse for unacceptable behaviour.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore the connection between in
- June 2022, Component 1, Q10 (30 marks): ‘Literature suggests that discipline is most effective not when it is imposed on us by others, but when it comes from within.’ In the light of this view, consid
- June 2022, Component 1, Q11 (30 marks): ‘Characters in literature often behave in unexpectedly generous ways.’ In the light of this view, consider how writers use the quality of generosity in surprisi
- June 2022, Component 1, Q12 (30 marks): ‘Religion is a key element in human motivation.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers depict religious belief and associated behaviour. In
- November 2021, Component 1, Q7 (30 marks): ‘Above all, characters must connect with one another.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore relationships between characters. In yo
- November 2021, Component 1, Q8 (30 marks): ‘Literary works may praise honesty, but deceit is often more interesting.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore positive moral char
- November 2021, Component 1, Q9 (30 marks): ‘Literary works frequently overvalue the quality of heroism.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore heroic acts and behaviour. In yo
- November 2021, Component 1, Q10 (30 marks): ‘States of doubt and confusion are of great literary interest.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore positions of uncertainty or la
- November 2021, Component 1, Q11 (30 marks): ‘Literature suggests that it’s always better to act than to do nothing.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore action and inaction.
- November 2021, Component 1, Q12 (30 marks): ‘Fulfilment in life can sometimes be achieved through unexpected means.’ In the light of this view, consider ways in which writers explore human fulfilment. In
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