English Literature A-Level
Originality of interpretation
What Originality of interpretation means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Originality of interpretation
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An informed and creative response that synthesises deep textual knowledge with original critical thinking.
Topics that use Originality of interpretation
- 3b. Assessment objectives (AO) (OCR A-Level)
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