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English Literature
A Level

How can we define 'literature' - what differentiates the Yellow Pages from James Joyce's Ulysses as 'literary' texts?

Answers may include the question of literary or poetic language definining what makes a text 'literary'. For instance, in Ulysses, the metaphor “I was a Flower of the mountain" identifies it as poeti...

Answered by Martha W. English Literature tutor
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How do I make the transition from a GCSE level to A Level answer essay?

GCSE English Literature essays are often more descriptive and use a more formulaic structure. An A level essay requires you to be more deeply analytical with your text, and there are fewer strict guidelin...

Answered by Chloe W. English Literature tutor
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How would I go about planning and structuring my essay in the exam?

You should have an advised time period to spend on planning and writing your essay within your exam depending on how long it is (e.g. 25 minutes planning 40 minutes writing). Firstly, read the essay quest...

Answered by Eleanor S. English Literature tutor
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Write a close analysis of this passage from Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass.

In Carroll’s classic novel “Through the Looking Glass”, relatively simple voice, language and structure are employed, owing to the text originally being written as a children’s book. This simplicity, howe...

Answered by Hanna M. English Literature tutor
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To what extent do you agree that a feminist reading of the first seven stanzas of “Daddy” by Sylvia Plath can reveal a previously unseen meaning? Answer briefly.

“Daddy” takes the reader on a journey through the author's personal experiences of paternal death, failed relationships and suicide attempts, leading to her eventual transformation from victim to woman. I...

Answered by Hanna M. English Literature tutor
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