Shakespeare Part B: What The Question Is Asking
The Edexcel GCSE English Literature 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 (b) you will be asked to respond to an essay question and make reference to the rest of the play you have studied. 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 (b) on your chosen Shakespeare play with confidence. This is divided into:
- Overview
- Breaking down the question
- Top tips