What makes comparative synthesis different from discussing poems one after the other?
It analyses both poems in tandem to build one argument.
It identifies similarities between poems without exploring their differences.
It analyses each poem separately before adding a brief link.
It summarises both poems in sequence to establish their content.
Flashcards for AQA GCSE English Literature Comparison Guides, covering the key terms, quotes and context you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2. 20 cards, matched to the AQA GCSE English Literature (8702) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 38% of marks at GCSE English Literature, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.