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Arbitrary or generic language labelling without linking features to representation or argument
“Arbitrary language labelling with no reference to the importance of those particular elements did little to support the coherent analysis of a text, particularly in relation to connected AO3 analysis.”— 7702/1 June 2022, Question 1
How to fix: Never bracket a word class after every quoted word. Choose features that are salient for the meaning or representation you are discussing, then quote precisely and explain the effect. Avoid using 'represent' as a synonym for 'is about' — interpretation and analysis must follow the label, otherwise AO1 stalls at level 2 and AO3/AO4 cannot move beyond level 3.