AQA AS Level English Literature Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
18 filesAS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1B Literary genres: Drama: aspects of comedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1B Literary genres: Drama: aspects of comedy – June 2023
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2023
AS English Literature A – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – June 2023
AS English Literature A – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – June 2023
AS English Literature A – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – June 2023
AS English Literature A – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – June 2023
AS English Literature A – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – June 2023
AS English Literature A – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – June 2023
AS English Literature A – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – June 2023
AS English Literature A – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – June 2023
June 2022
19 filesAS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1B Literary genres: Drama: aspects of comedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2B Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of comedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1B Literary genres: Drama: aspects of comedy – June 2022
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – June 2022
AS English Literature A – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – June 2022
AS English Literature A – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – June 2022
AS English Literature A – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – June 2022
AS English Literature A – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – June 2022
AS English Literature A – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – June 2022
AS English Literature A – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – June 2022
AS English Literature A – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – June 2022
AS English Literature A – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – June 2022
November 2020
11 filesAS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2A Literary genres: Prose and poetry: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature B – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1A Literary genres: Drama: aspects of tragedy – November 2020
AS English Literature A – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – November 2020
AS English Literature A – Question paper (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – November 2020
AS English Literature A – Question paper (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – November 2020
AS English Literature A – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 2 Love through the ages: prose – November 2020
AS English Literature A – Mark scheme (AS) : Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry – November 2020
About AQA AS Level English Literature
Exam Paper Structure
AS Spec A or B — first paper
AS Spec A or B — second paper
Key Information
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Specification Code | 7711 (Spec A) and 7716 (Spec B) |
| Qualification | AS Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E |
| Assessment Type | 2 written papers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 written papers |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes per paper |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Available Sessions | 2020 – 2023 |
| Total Resources | 48 |
Key Topics in English Literature
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Analyse | Examine in detail how language, structure or form creates meaning and effect |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences in writers’ choices and effects |
| Evaluate | Make a judgement about the success or impact of a text, supporting it with evidence |
| Explain | Give reasons for an effect, supported by precise textual reference |
| Comment on | Offer an interpretation of a feature or quotation |
| Discuss | Consider different interpretations or aspects of a text |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A | 70–82% |
| B | 58–70% |
| C | 46–58% |
| D | 34–46% |
| E | 24–35% |
⚠️ Typical AS Level boundaries (legacy linear AS). Actual boundaries vary year to year.
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