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English Literature

G3N tutors you through the full Cambridge English Literature syllabus offline — from Reading poems for meaning, tone and effect, Analysing poetic form, structure and language, Comparing two poems on a shared theme and more — with adaptive lessons, instant quizzes, flashcards and exam-ready summaries.

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Syllabus

What you’ll cover in English Literature.

The complete topic outline G3N teaches, mapped to the Cambridge curriculum.

IGCSEPoetry (Paper 1, Section A)

4 topics
Reading poems for meaning, tone and effect
Analysing poetic form, structure and language
Comparing two poems on a shared theme
Supporting interpretation with close textual reference

IGCSEProse (Paper 1, Section B)

4 topics
Character and characterisation in a set prose text
Narrative structure and viewpoint
Themes and context in a set prose text
Writers' use of language to create effect

IGCSEDrama (Paper 2)

4 topics
Dramatic structure and staging in a set play
Character and motivation in performance
Dramatic techniques and their effects on an audience
Themes and context in a set play

IGCSEDrama, Open Text (Paper 3)

3 topics
Detailed knowledge of a set play, using a clean copy of the text in the exam
Close analysis of a passage or extract from the set play
Character and theme as they develop across the play

IGCSEUnseen (Paper 4)

3 topics
Responding to a previously unseen poem or prose extract
Analysing language, form and structure without prior preparation
Building a personal response supported by close textual detail

IGCSECoursework portfolio (Component 5, alternative to Papers 3/4)

3 topics
An assignment on a poetry or prose text studied during the course
An assignment on a drama text studied during the course
Developing a sustained personal, critical response over time

A LevelDrama (Paper 1, Section A, AS)

3 topics
Dramatic form, structure and staging in a set play
Character and dialogue in performance
Themes and context of a set play

A LevelPoetry (Paper 1, Section B, AS)

3 topics
Poetic form and technique
Close analysis of selected poems
Comparing poems on a shared theme

A LevelProse (Paper 2, Section A, AS)

3 topics
Narrative technique and structure in a set prose text
Character and setting
Themes and context of a set prose text

A LevelUnseen (Paper 2, Section B, AS)

2 topics
Responding critically to an unseen poetry, prose or drama extract
Analysing language, form and structure under exam conditions

A LevelShakespeare (Paper 3, Section A, A2)

3 topics
Dramatic and poetic technique in a set Shakespeare play
Character motivation and relationships
Themes and historical/theatrical context

A LevelDrama (Paper 3, Section B, A2)

2 topics
A second set play studied in detail
Comparing dramatic technique across two plays

A LevelPre-1900 poetry and prose (Paper 4, Section A, A2)

2 topics
Studying a pre-1900 poetry or prose set text
Historical and literary context of the period

A LevelPost-1900 poetry and prose (Paper 4, Section B, A2)

2 topics
Studying a post-1900 poetry or prose set text
Comparing literary treatment of a theme across periods
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