An Inspector Calls is more than a mystery play — it’s a call to reflect on society, justice, and how individuals treat one another. Written by J.B. Priestley in 1945, just after the Second World War, and set in 1912, the play explores what happens when people avoid responsibility and ignore inequality. Through the story […]
Whether you’re revising for your Edexcel IGCSE or another English Literature exam board, knowing the characters in An Inspector Calls — and understanding how Priestley uses them — is key to hitting the assessment objectives. Most essay questions will ask you to write about a character, a theme, or both. To do this well, you […]
An Inspector Calls is often described as a detective drama, but at its core, it’s a powerful piece of political theatre. Written by J.B. Priestley in 1945 and set just before the First World War, the play examines class, responsibility, and social change through a carefully structured sequence of revelations. Understanding the plot — not […]
In the Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Paper 1, the Section B poetry comparison question is always shaped around a theme. This theme acts as the lens through which you’re asked to explore and compare two poems from the anthology. Whether you’re working with two named poems or selecting one of your own, understanding the kinds […]
In Section B of Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Paper 1, you will be asked to compare two poems from the anthology. This is a 30-mark question that gives you the chance to explore how poets communicate ideas through language, form, and structure, and to reflect on the choices they make when expressing themes and emotions.
The unseen poetry question in Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Paper 1 gives you the opportunity to read a poem for the first time and respond thoughtfully. It is a chance to demonstrate how you notice detail, interpret meaning, and explore how writers use language to shape ideas and emotions.
Success are GCSE and IGCSE English Literature—especially in the unseen poetry section—relies on understanding what a poem says, and also how it says it. The secret here lies in mastering the literary techniques poets use to shape meaning, mood, and message.
If you’re studying for the Edexcel International GCSE in English Literature, Paper 2 (4ET1/02), you’ll need to tackle Section A: Modern Drama. Whether you’re reading An Inspector Calls, A View from the Bridge, or any other modern text, one of the most common questions students ask is: “Do I need to write about historical or […]
Section A: Unseen Poetry In Section A of Paper 1, you have to answer one 20-mark question based on an ‘unseen’ poem. The unseen poem is one that is not derived from the anthology. This 20 mark essay question requires you to explore the meaning and effects created in the poem. The poem will be reproduced in the […]
Section B: Anthology Poetry This section of the test was not tested during the Covid years (2021, 2022). The complete paper has been reinstated from January 2023 onwards. In Section B of Paper 1, you have to answer one out of a choice of two questions. Aim: develop skills to compare a range of poetry One […]
This is one of five options for Section C Modern Prose in Paper 1 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Section C – Modern Prose Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the prose text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create meaning and effects. […]
This is one of five options for Section C Modern Prose in Paper 1 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Section C – Modern Prose Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the prose text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create meaning and effects. […]
This is one of five options for Section C Modern Prose in Paper 1 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Section C – Modern Prose Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the prose text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create meaning and effects. […]
This is one of five options for Section C Modern Prose in Paper 1 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Section C – Modern Prose Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the prose text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create meaning and effects. […]
This is one of five options for Section C Modern Prose in Paper 1 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Section C – Modern Prose Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the prose text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create meaning and effects. […]
This is one of six options for Section B Heritage Texts in Paper 2 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create effects. You should also understand the relationship between the […]
This is one of six options for Section B Heritage Texts in Paper 2 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create effects. You should also understand the relationship between the […]
This is one of six options for Section B Heritage Texts in Paper 2 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create effects. You should also understand the relationship between the […]
This is one of six options for Section B Heritage Texts in Paper 2 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create effects. You should also understand the relationship between the […]
This is one of six options for Section B Heritage Texts in Paper 2 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create effects. You should also understand the relationship between the […]