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English Literature
A Level

How should I approach the essay question in the exam?

The best way to approach the essay question in the exam is to have a more or less set structure in your mind before you go in which you can adapt to the question you choose to answer. Not only will this s...

Answered by Tara M. English Literature tutor
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How should I weave context into my answer?

Context is a contentious topic when writing an essay. It can be difficult to determine what is too much, what is too little, and what is relevant to your question. It should treated as a supplement - some...

Answered by Sarah M. English Literature tutor
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I'm having trouble starting off this essay- how do I go about it?

Ok, first of all make sure you fully understand the question. Highlight key words, for example knowing if the question is asking you to 'explain', 'describe', 'analyse', or 'compare' two different scenes,...

Answered by Emily S. English Literature tutor
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How are past and present intertwined in a streetcar named desire?

Williams uses the domestic setting and naturalistic character exploration as a microcosm for wider elements of social change and tensions in post war America. In this reading of ...

Answered by Jessica S. English Literature tutor
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How am I meant to analyse an unseen poem when I can't even work out what the poem is about?

Firstly, don't forget that it's normal not to know what a poem is saying straight away! The whole idea of a poem is for a poet to put forward an idea or thought implicitly, using metaphor...

Answered by Charlie G. English Literature tutor
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