Latin A-Level
Close reading supported by background
What Close reading supported by background means in Latin A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Close reading supported by background
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Reference: OCR
Keeping the explanation proportionate so that context supports close reading of the set text rather than replacing it.
Topics that use Close reading supported by background
- 2c. Content of Verse Literature (H443/04) (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Context serving interpretation
- Cultural values and institutions assumed by the text
- Evidence-based analysis
- Historical circumstances of composition
- Precise literary terminology
- Character, speaker and addressee
- Effect on audience
- Evaluation of tone and attitude
Using Close reading supported by background in the exam
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