how to answer unseen prose

read the blurb, making note of the context

break down the theme mentioned in question, reading the extract with this and the context in mind

if unable to split the theme: SMILE » structure, meaning, imagery, language, effect

AO5 » including alternate interpretations will suffice (feminist/Marxist etc not necessary, but could be used)

AO3: hedging - “it could be said that…”