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English A SL
May 2023 · Paper 2 · TZ2
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- 4questions
- 120marks
- 4question parts
- 2micro-topics
Mark distribution
- Paper 2: The Comparative Essay100%
Hardest areas (by marks)
- 1.Comparing themes90 marks
- 2.Comparing literary techniques30 marks
Question types
- compare100%
0% of parts are show / prove.
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Paper 2: The Comparative Essay 100% (typical 100%).
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