1. Reading Comprehension and Analysis | Understanding the floodwaters’ impact in The Mill on the Floss, analyzing the relationship between Maggie and Tom, and identifying structural and linguistic features used to create tension. 2. Language and Structure Evaluation | Exploration of how George Eliot develops emotional intensity through sentence structure, imagery, and dialogue between characters. 3. Critical Interpretation and Evaluation | Assessment of how the extract evokes strong feelings in the reader, focusing on the effectiveness of literary techniques and their emotional impact. 4. Fiction and Imaginative Writing | Creative response to prompts about childhood friendships or personal exciting experiences, incorporating descriptive and narrative techniques. 5. Use of Vocabulary and Grammar | Marks awarded for appropriate and accurate vocabulary use, spelling, punctuation, and overall grammatical correctness in written responses. 6. Textual Evidence and Justification | Requirement to support answers with references from the provided extract, demonstrating clear analysis and interpretation of the text’s deeper meanings.