IB English A Lang & Lit HL HL Essay Example

The student shows solid knowledge of the novel and keeps returning to the central idea of duality in a relevant way.

The student's quotations are usually well chosen and clearly connected to the points they make.

The student demonstrates a good understanding of how symbolism and setting can carry moral meaning.

Some interpretations stay broad and repeat the same general idea rather than deepening it.

A few comments rely on general Victorian context without fully developing the textual detail behind them.

At times the student could push the implications of a quotation further instead of moving quickly to the same conclusion.

The student identifies a range of literary methods, including imagery, simile, diction, contrast, and setting.

The student sometimes explains the effect of Stevenson’s word choices in a relevant and thoughtful way.

The student shows moments of genuine close reading, especially when discussing transformation and animalistic imagery.

A number of points remain descriptive and keep returning to the same thematic conclusion.

Some claims are broader than the evidence in the passage fully supports.

The student could analyse the wording of quotations more precisely instead of moving quickly to general ideas about repression or corruption.