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English Literature
A Level

How can I write something original on my set texts, when so much has already been written on them by experts?

Firstly, it’s important to remember that this isn’t a doctorate or university thesis – you don’t have to write something entirely original. But obviously, you also don’t want to just repeat a critic’s ...

Answered by Frances H. English Literature tutor
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How many points should I write for an essay?

Having a load of points does not always mean more marks, in fact sometimes it can mean the exact opposite. In my essays I always try to limit myself to about 3-5 points otherwise the points do not get the...

Answered by Eli B. English Literature tutor
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What are the tenets of an excellent English essay?

English essays differ from other arts-subject essays in that there is a particular emphasis on style: the way in which you use language is vital. Essays must be rhetorically convincing, take the form o...

Answered by Tula G. English Literature tutor
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How do I write a good introduction to an exam question answer?

A good place to start is by critically engaging with the terms of the question itself. Show in your introductory paragraph that you have fully considered what the question is asking, a...

Answered by Robert W. English Literature tutor
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How can I make my writing more sophisticated?

Remember, the mark scheme is looking for ‘sophisticated expression’, but what does that actually mean? Put simply, ‘sophisticated expression’ is actually just when a student has enough confidence in th...

Answered by Evie D. English Literature tutor
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