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English Lit Paper 1 Commentary Notes
Why the Moon Tiger Essay is a 20/20 Model Response
Criterion A: Understanding and Interpretation (5/5)
What it assesses:
Understanding of the text’s meaning, themes, audience, and purpose
Accurate use of evidence to support interpretation
Why this scored 5:
Clear recognition of Moon Tiger as prose fiction
Identifies the theme of sibling rivalry and the unreliability of perception
Integrates analysis of how narrative perspective affects meaning
Evidence is well-chosen and fully supports interpretation
How it could go even further:
Further explore how these perspectives reflect broader literary concerns in Lively’s writing (e.g. memory, history, female subjectivity)
Briefly mention how this extract connects to the novel’s wider structure, even though it’s unseen
Criterion B: Analysis and Evaluation (5/5)
What it assesses:
Analysis of literary and structural techniques
Evaluation of how these shape meaning and effect
Why this scored 5:
Consistent use of accurate literary terms: diction, narration, tone, symbolism, imagery
Deep analysis of verbs (“thrashes,” “snarls”) and symbolism (e.g. fossils)
Explains not just what techniques are used, but why they matter in shaping character and conflict
How it could go even further:
Include more discussion of syntax and rhythm in key moments (e.g. “skidding rolling thumping”)
More detailed evaluation of how pacing builds tension, particularly in the fall scene
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Which aspect of the commentary is addressed when a writer varies sentence length—introducing short, emphatic sentences at key moments—to create rhythm and emphasis?
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