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Paper 1
Paper 1 Q1: Fiction Retrieval
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Find four clear facts and back each one with a short quote.
Key Facts
- Paper 1 Q1 is 4 marks and needs four distinct facts.
- All answers must come from the provided extract.
- Short, accurate quotations score quickly.
- Paraphrasing is fine if it stays true to the text.
- Do not repeat the same idea in different words.
Topics Covered
Locate Answers
What you need to know
- •Scan for names, settings, or actions that match the question.
- •Underline four separate facts in the extract.
Exam Tips
- Use the question words to find evidence fast.
Quote Precisely
What you need to know
- •Lift short phrases or single words directly from the text.
- •Answer in full sentences even for retrieval tasks.
Exam Tips
- Use four different points to secure all 4 marks.
Explicit vs Implicit
What you need to know
- •Look for explicit facts that are clearly stated.
- •Avoid inference unless the question asks for it.
Exam Tips
- Stay close to the text. Do not over-interpret.
Key Terms
retrieval
Finding facts that are directly stated in the text.
explicit
Clearly stated information in the text.
quotation
Words taken directly from the text.
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Common Exam Questions
List four things you learn about the character from the extract.
4 markseasyPaper 1
Model Answer
Provide four separate facts supported with short quotes.
What examiners want to see
- ✓Four distinct points with evidence.
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