HSC English — Module B
Textual Integrity — Flashcards & Quiz
Textual integrity is the central concept in HSC English Advanced Module B: Critical Study of Literature. NESA defines it as the unity of a text — how its form, language, ideas, and context cohere to produce a whole that transcends the sum of its parts. Your response must argue that the set text has (or lacks) textual integrity through close analysis of how its elements work together.
Sample Flashcards
Q1: How does textual integrity function as a criterion in Module B?
In Module B, textual integrity refers to the sustained coherence and artistic unity of the prescribed text. Students must evaluate how well the text’s form, structure, language and thematic concerns work together as a unified whole. Assessing textual integrity involves considering whether the text sustains its artistic vision, whether all elements contribute to its central concerns, and why this coherence gives the text enduring literary value.
Sample Quiz Questions
Q1: Textual integrity simply means that a text has no grammatical errors or inconsistencies.
Answer: FALSE
Textual integrity refers to the artistic unity and coherence of a text — how its form, structure, language and thematic concerns work together as a unified whole to create sustained meaning. It is an assessment of artistic achievement, not grammatical correctness.
Last updated: March 2026 · 1 flashcards · 1 quiz questions