English Literature A-Level
Creative Engagement
What Creative Engagement means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Creative Engagement
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Reference: OCR
A highly effective creative response based on the source text, such as a stylistic re-creative piece with a commentary justifying its creative choices.
Topics that use Creative Engagement
- Literature post-1900 (Component 03) - Task 1: Close reading OR Re-creative writing with commentary (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Academic expression
- Academic register and tone
- Analytical argumentation
- Form and meaning
- Form and structure
- Ideology and Belief Systems
- Linguistic analysis
- Linguistic Choices
Using Creative Engagement in the exam
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