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English Literature
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How do you structure a typical English Literature essay?

The key to getting top marks for your essay is ensuring that the structure is clear and consistent. For most essays, the structure would consist of a topic sentence/ point e.g. 'Shakespeare presents Iago ...

Answered by Jenai P. English Literature tutor
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Discuss the presentation of Iago and Othello in Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Othello'

IagoFrom the outset of Act 1, scene 1 Shakespeare presents Iago as a cunning and multifaceted character, an idea epitomised by his own admission ‘I am not what I am.’ This sentence, in co...

Answered by Sharmila A. English Literature tutor
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How do I ensure my answer remains focussed on what the question is asking?

Already submitted a question and answer in this section. Due to technical difficulties, it wasn't properly saved to my profile but I expect the full answer will be recovered and reinstated soon.<...

Answered by Sheikh M. English Literature tutor
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How to approach close analysis of an unseen extract

Firstly, read the extract slowly once through, don't rush and attempt to begin analysis without getting a clear picture of the extract as a whole. Upon your second reading underline and annotate key words...

Answered by Savannah S. English Literature tutor
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What should I do if I get an exam question which I don't have any quotes for?

Firstly, it is important to try to reduce the risk of this happening beforehand by learning as many quotations as possible. A good way to look at it is that no quote you learn will be unhelpful, and every...

Answered by Fergus M. English Literature tutor
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