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English Literature
A Level

What is the 'Renaissance Man'?

A person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas; such a person is known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems.The term is often used to describe ...

Answered by Grace G. English Literature tutor
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How do I use context effectively within an essay?

First of all, it's important to clarify what is meant by 'context'. In your essays it can count as any extra knowledge surrounding the text, so for instance a piece of history from the time period of t...

Answered by Jessica B. English Literature tutor
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How do I plan an essay for an A Level English Literature question?

Firstly and ideally, some time should go into researching and choosing critical and textual material to use in your essay. 

Next: choose your arguements. Some people prefer to write the b...

Answered by Teddy B. English Literature tutor
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What is the use of iambic pentameter?

When you are analysing poetry or Shakespeare, iambic pentameter will probably be something you hear quite frequently. It is important that you don't just tell the examiner that a poem is in iambic pentame...

Answered by Shani T. English Literature tutor
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How do you achieve a higher mark for an A-level essay?

As an examiner makes their way through a vast array of exam scripts, written largely on only a few set questions, they are, understandably, relieved to find an answer that stands out from the rest (for th...

Answered by Tom B. English Literature tutor
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