ENGLISH-LITERATURE-9ET0 · Pearson Edexcel A Level
ENGLISH-LITERATURE-9ET0/31
Poetry
English Literature · June 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
4.0 / 5
160
345 min
Comparative Prose Analysis and Staged Dramatic Evaluation
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
160
Duration
345 min
Session difficulty
4.0 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature series maintained its signature rigorous standard, offering a suite of papers that challenged candidates to move beyond formulaic thematic summaries.
Across Paper 1 (Drama), Paper 2 (Prose), and Paper 3 (Poetry), the prompts demanded an organic, conceptual grasp of how form shapes meaning, positioning it as a solid Level 4 out of 5 in difficulty.
The exams highly rewarded students who could seamlessly synthesize close linguistic analysis with historicist and performance-based contexts, while penalizing those relying on pre-prepared or rigid essay plans.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Structured AAO2:
Weight: 8100%Textual
Weight: 788%AnalAO3:
Weight: 675%Social &
Weight: 563%LitAO4:
Weight: 450%Cross-
Weight: 338%TextuaAO5:
Weight: 225%Engaging wit
Weight: 113%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A*
Approx. 75% of maximum mark
Level A
Approx. 67% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 56% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 46% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 35% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 25% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
Paper analysis
The Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature series maintained its signature rigorous standard, offering a suite of papers that challenged candidates to move beyond formulaic thematic summaries. Across Paper 1 (Drama), Paper 2 (Prose), and Paper 3 (Poetry), the prompts demanded an organic, conceptual grasp of how form shapes meaning, positioning it as a solid Level 4 out of 5 in diff
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “Explore” questions.
Identify similarities and differences explicitly — paired sentences or a table helps.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
No data available in official reports
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Shakespeare Tragedy
35 marks this session
Post-2000 Specified Poetry
30 marks this session
Prescribed Poet: Philip Larkin
30 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Antony and Cleopatra, Hamlet, King Lear, Othello (Tragedy)
Frankenstein / Never Let Me Go (Science and Society)
Shakespeare Tragedy
Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011 (Poetry)
Romantic Poet: John Keats (Poetry)
Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011
Post-2000 Specified Poetry
Prescribed Poet: Philip Larkin
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1: Drama:
Paper 2: Prose:
Paper 3: Poetry:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Shakespeare Tragedy
35 marks this session
Practise in RevuiPost-2000 Specified Poetry
30 marks this session
Practise in RevuiPrescribed Poet: Philip Larkin
30 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature series maintained its signature rigorous standard, offering a suite of papers that challenged candidates to move beyond formulaic thematic summaries.
- 2Message
Across Paper 1 (Drama), Paper 2 (Prose), and Paper 3 (Poetry), the prompts demanded an organic, conceptual grasp of how form shapes meaning, positioning it as a solid Level 4 out of 5 in difficulty.
- 3Message
The exams highly rewarded students who could seamlessly synthesize close linguistic analysis with historicist and performance-based contexts, while penalizing those relying on pre-prepared or rigid essay plans.
- 4Strength
Paper analysis: The Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature series maintained its signature rigorous
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2022 2022
English Literature
The Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature series maintained its signature rigorous standard, offering a suite of papers that challenged candidates to move beyond formulaic thematic summaries. Across Paper 1 (Drama), Paper 2 (Prose), and Paper 3 (Poetry), the prom
The Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature series maintained its signature rigorous standard, offering a suite of papers that challenged candidates to move beyond formulaic thematic summaries.
Across Paper 1 (Drama), Paper 2 (Prose), and Paper 3 (Poetry), the prompts demanded an organic, conceptual grasp of how form shapes meaning, positioning it as a solid Level 4 out of 5 in difficulty.
The exams highly rewarded students who could seamlessly synthesize close linguistic analysis with historicist and performance-based contexts, while penalizing those relying on pre-prepared or rigid essay plans.
- Total marks
- 160
- Duration
- 345 min
- Session difficulty
- 4.0 / 5
Session analysis
The Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature series maintained its signature rigorous standard, offering a suite of papers that challenged candidates to move beyond formulaic thematic summaries. Across Paper 1 (Drama), Paper 2 (Prose), and Paper 3 (Poetry), the prompts demanded an organic, conceptual grasp of how form shapes meaning, positioning it as a solid Level 4 out of 5 in difficulty. The exams highly rewarded students who could seamlessly synthesize close linguistic analysis with historicist and performance-based contexts, while penalizing those relying on pre-prepared or rigid essay plans.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1: Drama:
Paper 2: Prose:
Paper 3: Poetry:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
75% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Essay
160·5·100%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Shakespeare Tragedy: Domestic vs State Spheres
85%85%
Prose: Scientific Ethics and Rebellion
80%80%
Post-2000 Poetry: Power Dynamics and Domestic Realities
75%75%
Paper analysis
The Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature series maintained its signature rigorous standard, offering a suite of papers that challenged candidates to move beyond formulaic thematic summaries. Across Paper 1 (Drama), Paper 2 (Prose), and Paper 3 (Poetry), the prompts demanded an organic, conceptual grasp of how form shapes meaning, positioning it as a solid Level 4 out of 5 in difficulty. The exams highly rewarded students who could seamlessly synthesize close linguistic analysis with historicist and performance-based contexts, while penalizing those relying on pre-prepared or rigid essay plans.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 2h 15min
- Total marks
- 60
- Weighting
- 30%
- Question types
- Unseen & Anthology Poetry Comparison (Section A), Prescribed Poetry Essay (Section B)
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.