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2024 Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475) Past Paper: Analysis & Answers
A comprehensive evaluation of the May/June 2024 Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475) paper series, focusing on poetry, prose, drama, and unseen text options.
Updated: Jun 13, 2026
AnalysisSample paper
Difficulty 3.0/5
Total marks
100
Duration
180 mins
Most tested
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Paper breakdown
Paper 1 (Poetry and Prose): 50 marks · 90 minsPaper 2 (Drama): 50 marks · 90 mins
Examiner insights
Official reportCommon pitfalls
- Focusing too heavily on plot summary and storytelling instead of responding directly to the specific prompt and literary craft.
- Treating drama characters as real-life historical figures instead of constructs created by the playwright for specific stage effects.
- Under-analyzing structure and form in poetry, focusing solely on thematic descriptions.
Misconceptions
- Believing that writing long block quotes will earn higher marks. High-scoring responses select and dissect small, high-quality, targeted words.
- Assuming that the Unseen paper requires outside historical knowledge of the writer rather than a pure close-reading textual analysis.
Where marks are lost
- Failing to comment on the writer’s craft (AO3) — such as how specific imagery or dramatic tension is built.
- Forgetting to integrate stage directions and performance indicators in drama essays.
Estimated grade boundary
Updated: Jun 13, 2026
| Grade | Mark | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 67/100 | 67% |
| A | 57/100 | 57% |
| B | 47/100 | 47% |
| C | 38/100 | 38% |
| D | 33/100 | 33% |
| E | 28/100 | 28% |
Official grade boundaries published by Cambridge IGCSE grade thresholds (official).
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