AQA GCSE English Literature: Romeo and Juliet

Methods
6 Writer’s methods

Characters
7 Romeo
8 Juliet
9 Friar Lawrence
10 The Nurse
11 Tybalt
12 Mercutio
13 Lord Capulet
14 Lady Capulet
15 Paris, Benvolio, and Prince Escales

Ideas and Themes
16 Love and hate
17 Conflict and violence
18 Friendship
19 Youth and age
20 Fate and free will
21 Family, loyalty, and honour

22 Exam Skills and Sample Answers
23 Exam Practice

Oxford Revise AQA GCSE English Literature: Romeo and Juliet answers

This revision guide covers everything that you need to revise for Romeo and Juliet as part of AQA GCSE English Literature. You’ll build all the knowledge and skills that you need for your exam. Plot, characters, themes and methods are clearly covered and you’ll get plenty of exam practice.

By working through the Knowledge – Retrieval – Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall, so that what you revise sticks in your memory.

Plot overview, characters, themes and methods are clearly covered within Knowledge Organisers

Retrieval questions check that knowledge is secure and build long-term retention

Exam-style practice questions give you lots of opportunities to practise the type of questions you will get in your exams and build your experience.

Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.

1. Knowledge – learn the facts
   Everything you need to know in each chapter is summarised in an easy-to-follow Knowledge Organiser.
2. Retrieval – check you’ve retained the knowledge
   Quick-fire recall questions and answers make sure you have learned the knowledge you will need for your exams.
3. Practice – complete questions in the style of the final exams
   Practice applying your knowledge and skills with plenty of exam-style questions, featuring hints and tips from revision and subject experts.

Series editor: Lyndsay Bawden
Author: Julia Naughton

Lyndsay Bawden
With over 22 years experience in teaching English, Lyndsay has held many roles such as Trust Director of English, Head of English, and Lead Practitioner. She is a Principal Examiner, and a Specialist Leader in Education. Lyndsay speaks at events such as the Schools and Academies Show, Team English Icons, and for WomenEd. She currently works as a visiting lecturer and tutor for the University of Buckingham, and for Ark English Mastery as a school development lead. Lyndsay has written for TES, has recently completed her Master’s degree in Senior Educational Leadership, and is a published author. Find Lyndsay on X @LyndsayBawden.

Julia Naughton
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