English Literature A-Level
Integrated argument
What Integrated argument means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Integrated argument
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A coherent comparative argument that addresses the chosen question, weaving analysis of both texts together rather than writing two separate mini-essays.
Topics that use Integrated argument
- Drama and poetry pre-1900 (Component 01) - Section 2 set texts: Drama and poetry pre-1900 (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Audience interpretation
- Audience reception
- Comparative essay
- Comparative literary analysis
- Context of production
- Context of reception
- Contextual production
- Critical reception
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