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English Literature
A Level

How do I structure my essays under timed pressure/in an exam?

The best way to keep an essay structured is to do a rough plan before you start writing. Spend about 5-10 minutes on it (or less if the exam isn't generous with time) in order to collect and organise your...

Answered by Izzy# M. English Literature tutor
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How can I make better use of quotations in my essay?

At A-Level, examiners want you to be able to use your quotation as a springboard for critical and contextual discussion. For this reason, an effective strategy when memorising quotations is to pair each o...

Answered by Ezekiel W. English Literature tutor
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“Compare and Contrast the ways in which Shakespeare and Eliot present the theme of Disillusionment in Hamlet and The Waste Land”

Firstly, Shakespeare and Eliot convey a similar struggle for identity as a response to crisis, leading one to become deeply disillusioned with the natural order of society around them. Both works highligh...

Answered by Rowan O. English Literature tutor
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How can I better my linguistic analysis in poetry?

Being able to analyse language in English is crucial to getting an A*; poets use every word deliberately. Sounds matter, as most poems are read orally. Every quotation should be followed by an analysis of...

Answered by Sophie B. English Literature tutor
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How do you tackle AQA extract questions? (i.e. for the Aspects of Tragedy Paper)

Firstly make sure you read the extract. Once initially, just to understand the scene and then again with a pen or a highlighter to underline bits you plan on using in your essay. Take about 5 minutes to a...

Answered by Tutor123701 D. English Literature tutor
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