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English Literature
A Level

How do I structure my essay?

This is such a commonly asked question, that I rarely address much else in my first lesson. Structuring essays is overwhelming, especially when you are comparing two literary works, looking to show off wh...

Answered by Amelia M. English Literature tutor
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What is the meaning of the word 'significance' in essay questions?

The word 'significance' is used in many exam questions in both English Literature, and can often be a complicated and confusing concept.
For example, an English Literature essay question on The Tamin...

Answered by Megan J. English Literature tutor
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Comment on the presentation of nature in Seamus Heaney’s 'Childhood Poems'

Heaney's Death of a Naturalist explores autobiographical vignettes through an anecdotal tone, as exemplified in Blackberry-Picking. Heaney employs a sophisticated retrospective narrative...

Answered by Cressida O. English Literature tutor
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compare the ways in which the authors challenge perceptions of gender and power within a patriarchal society

‘When I discovered that I was being rewarded...for uplifting American morals, I confess I did despair.’[1]Edith Wharton’s response to receiving the Pulitzer prize in 1921 certainly raises quest...

Answered by Tatra B. English Literature tutor
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How do I ensure that I get the top grades in English Literature A-Level, given the relatively subjective marking?

I found that there are a couple of things that helped. Every paragraph that you write must contain at least two quotes from the text. First, you must analyse these quotes linguistically and thematically. ...

Answered by Surya V. English Literature tutor
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