plumiThe Tempest: OCR A‑Level English Literature questions
Every OCR A-Level English Literature exam question on The Tempest, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 18 questions on The Tempest, as a list
- June 2025, Component 1, Q5(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 2, Scene 2, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and dramatic effects.
- June 2025, Component 1, Q5(b) (15 marks): ‘Stephano, Trinculo and Caliban provide much more than just comic relief in the play.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with
- June 2025, AS Component 1, Q5(a) (30 marks): ‘The play suggests that everyone needs forgiveness.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of The Tempest?
- June 2025, AS Component 1, Q5(b) (30 marks): ‘As a trio Caliban, Stephano and Trinculo carry real menace.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the roles of Caliban, Stephano and Trincul
- June 2024, Component 1, Q5(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 3 Scene 3, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and dramatic effects.
- June 2024, Component 1, Q5(b) (15 marks): ‘Punishment is a key element in the play.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of The Tempest. Remember to suppor
- June 2024, AS Component 1, Q5(a) (30 marks): ‘A play full of wonders and impossibilities.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of The Tempest?
- June 2024, AS Component 1, Q5(b) (30 marks): ‘Gonzalo sees the best in everything.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the role of Gonzalo in The Tempest?
- June 2023, Component 1, Q5(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.
- June 2023, Component 1, Q5(b) (15 marks): ‘A play about theatrical illusion and the power of performance.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of The Tempe
- June 2023, AS Component 1, Q5(a) (30 marks): ‘The Tempest traces a difficult journey from storm to calm.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of The Tempest?
- June 2023, AS Component 1, Q5(b) (30 marks): ‘Prospero is never more impressive than when he chooses to give up his power.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the role of Prospero in T
- June 2022, Component 1, Q5(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 1 Scene 2, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and its dramatic effects.
- June 2022, Component 1, Q5(b) (15 marks): ‘The Tempest shows a fascination with the effects of cruelty and ruthlessness.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this vi
- June 2022, AS Component 1, Q5(a) (30 marks): ‘The Tempest suggests that freedom must be earned.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of The Tempest?
- June 2022, AS Component 1, Q5(b) (30 marks): ‘If you treat a person badly, he will become wicked.’ How far and in what ways do you agree with this view of the role of Caliban in The Tempest?
- November 2021, Component 1, Q5(a) (15 marks): and (b). (a) Discuss the following passage from Act 1 Scene 1, exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and its dramatic effects.
- November 2021, Component 1, Q5(b) (15 marks): ‘The storm in The Tempest both destroys and renews.’ Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, show how far you agree with this view of The Tempest. Remember
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