Shakespeare Part A: What The Question Is Asking
The GCSE Shakespeare examination requires you to write about a Shakespeare play from a set list of six texts. They are:
- Macbeth
- The Tempest
- Romeo and Juliet
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Twelfth Night
- The Merchant of Venice
In part (a) you will be asked to comment on an extract from your chosen Shakespeare play. This is a closed-book examination, meaning that you will not have access to a copy of the text in the exam.
The guide below will enable you to approach Section A part (a) on your chosen Shakespeare play with confidence. This is divided into:
- Overview
- Breaking down the question
- Top tips