English Literature A-Level
Ideology and Belief Systems
What Ideology and Belief Systems means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Ideology and Belief Systems
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The underlying ideological framework of the text, revealed through linguistic choices, structural devices and characterisation working together.
Topics that use Ideology and Belief Systems
- 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
- Creative Engagement
- Form and meaning
- Form and structure
- Linguistic analysis
- Linguistic Choices
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