AS LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE: Actual May 2025 PAST PAPER 2: Varieties in Language and Literature. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 8EL0/02]

AS LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE
AND LITERATURE: Actual May
2025 PAST PAPER 2: Varieties
in Language and Literature. All
Assessment Questions & Mark
Scheme [Edexcel 8EL0/02]

,AS LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE: Actual May 2025 PAST PAPER 2:
Varieties in Language and Literature. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme
[Edexcel 8EL0/02]

Exam Resource Summary



The June 2025 Edexcel A Level English Language and Literature – Paper 2: Varieties in Language and
Literature – Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme document combines the official examination paper with its
full mark scheme. This paper evaluates students’ understanding of how language varies according to context,
audience, purpose, and genre, alongside critical analysis of literary and non-literary texts. The merged format
presents each question alongside its marking criteria, providing clarity on examiner expectations, mark
allocation, and question structure. This resource enables targeted revision, development of analytical and
evaluative skills, and practice in producing structured, coherent responses, making it essential for preparation for
the June 2025 Edexcel A Level English Language and Literature Paper 2 examination.




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Theme: Society and the Individual

Answer ONE question on your chosen text. (You must choose a different text in Section B.)

Begin your answer on page 6.

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1 The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald

Read the extract on pages 4–5 of the source booklet.
In this extract, Nick is finding out more about Gatsby and Wolfshiem.

With reference to the extract above, discuss:
• Fitzgerald’s use of linguistic and literary features




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• how morality is explored throughout the novel
• relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 1 = 25 marks)

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2 Great Expectations, Charles Dickens

Read the extract on page 6 of the source booklet.

In this extract, Pip’s life is in danger.
With reference to the extract above, discuss:

• Dickens’ use of linguistic and literary features

• how revenge is explored throughout the novel

• relevant contextual factors.
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(Total for Question 2 = 25 marks)




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, Theme: Love and Loss

Answer ONE question on your chosen text. (You must choose a different text in Section B.)
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Begin your answer on page 6.

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3 A Single Man, Christopher Isherwood
Read the extract on page 7 of the source booklet.

In this extract, George is talking to Kenny.

With reference to the extract above, discuss:
• Isherwood’s use of linguistic and literary features

• how George’s thoughts are presented throughout the novel
• relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 3 = 25 marks)

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4 Tess of the D’Urbervilles, Thomas Hardy

Read the extract on page 8 of the source booklet.

In this extract, Tess is troubled by the aftermath of a hunt.

With reference to the extract above, discuss:
• Hardy’s use of linguistic and literary features

• how responses to nature are presented throughout the novel

• relevant contextual factors.

(Total for Question 4 = 25 marks)
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