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English
A Level

Why do I need to learn context when studying English literature?

Literature is hugely influenced by the contexts in which it is written. If someone said a single statement, such as 'I'm so surprised I got a C in my test' you wouldn't be able to understand what they mea...

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Answered by Carla C. English tutor
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How can I improve my essay structure?

The structure your essay is one of the first things examiners consider when grading your exams and coursework so it is vital you can do this well. One key part of a highly effective essay which I have now...

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Answered by Barney M. English tutor
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How does Text X use language to convey meaning?

This is a fairly broad question, which is why it is essential for you to take notes on the text in question and identify a few formal features that you can analyze in your response. There are a number of ...

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Answered by Callie A. English tutor
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What narrative methods can you see in this piece?

This is an interesting way to get students thinking about what narrative techniques a writer can use to keep the reader interested. This might be a nice question to explore a students understanding of nar...

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Answered by Lydia F. English tutor
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Where in the text does it tell us that the protagonist is 'anxious'?

This question is a great way of both examining the student's understanding of 'anxiety', how to describe and then bring an investigatory eye to the text to find word, and phrases that relate to this. It's...

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Answered by Lydia F. English tutor
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