A strong personal response to and understanding of the issues explored in the novel.
A strong personal response to and understanding of the distinctive characteristics of the novel.
A clear understanding of the connection between the meaning of the text (or what you establish the meaning to be) and the techniques used to shape (or make) this meaning.
The ability to clearly and concisely express your ideas with reference to the novel. You ideas gain strength if you ground them in appropriate and specific references to the novel.
As with all of the modules, you may be asked to express your ideas in a number of text types (for example, an essay, speech, online resource). You therefore need to know the form and language features of these text types.