plumiMeasure for Measure: OCR A‑Level English Literature questions
Every OCR A-Level English Literature exam question on Measure for Measure, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 18 questions on Measure for Measure, as a list
- June 2025, Component 1, Q3(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 5, Scene 1, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and dramatic effects.
- June 2025, Component 1, Q3(b) (15 marks): ‘The characters in the play are intent on deceiving others in order to protect themselves.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree
- June 2025, AS Component 1, Q3(a) (30 marks): ‘A kind of debate between law and liberty.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of Measure for Measure?
- June 2025, AS Component 1, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘The only characters who deserve our sympathy are Claudio and Lucio.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the roles of Claudio and Lucio in
- June 2024, Component 1, Q3(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 1 Scene 4, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and dramatic effects.
- June 2024, Component 1, Q3(b) (15 marks): ‘The play explores the importance of honesty and purity in love relationships.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this vi
- June 2024, AS Component 1, Q3(a) (30 marks): ‘For a comedy Measure for Measure has a lot to say about death.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of Measure for Measure?
- June 2024, AS Component 1, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘The Duke behaves as if he possesses God-like authority.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the role of Duke Vincentio in Measure for Meas
- June 2023, Component 1, Q3(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 2 Scene 4, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and its dramatic effects.
- June 2023, Component 1, Q3(b) (15 marks): ‘The effects of sexual behaviour are significant throughout the play.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of Mea
- June 2023, AS Component 1, Q3(a) (30 marks): ‘Measure for Measure shows it is hard to force people to act against their will.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of Measure for Measure?
- June 2023, AS Component 1, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘It is not easy for a modern audience to sympathise with the choices Isabella makes.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the role of Isabel
- June 2022, Component 1, Q3(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 3 Scene 2, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and its dramatic effects.
- June 2022, Component 1, Q3(b) (15 marks): ‘The play deals with many kinds of dishonesty.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of Measure for Measure. Remem
- June 2022, AS Component 1, Q3(a) (30 marks): ‘Measure for Measure suggests much of human life is about deception.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of Measure for Measure?
- June 2022, AS Component 1, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘The play suggests Angelo will never make a good husband.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the role of Angelo in Measure for Measure?
- November 2021, Component 1, Q3(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 4 Scene 1, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and its dramatic effects.
- November 2021, Component 1, Q3(b) (15 marks): ‘The women in the play are dominated by the men.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of the female characters in
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