Doctor Faustus: AS & A2 York Notes A Level Revision Guide

Revise the key points

Read through the key points, then print the cards as a handy revision aid.

1 Decode the question

Find the key points. For example: 'The comic scenes in "Doctor Faustus" add little to the deeper meaning of the play.' How far do you agree? In this question, the key words and phrases are 'comic scenes', 'add little', 'deeper meaning' and 'How far'.

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2 Plan your answer

Use a mind map or spidergram and then number your points in the best order.

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3 Answer the question asked

Do not simply write all you know about the general area covered, or about the play.

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4 Try to cover the AOs

Tailor your answer to the marks available for each Assessment Objective. All boards reward detailed analysis more than general comments.

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5 Read through your answer

See if anything useful can be added, such as a relevant critical reference or contextual point.

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