English Literature A-Level
Independent interpretation
What Independent interpretation means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Independent interpretation
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Reference: OCR
A personal reading of the text that remains central and is illuminated and developed by context and critical views.
Topics that use Independent interpretation
- 3m. Synoptic assessment (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Argumentation
- Contextual influence
- Critical reception
- Cross-textual Analysis
- Interpretation
- Literary canon
- Literary connections
- Literary theory
Using Independent interpretation in the exam
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