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How do I analyse my A level texts effectively?

In literary analysis, it can be tricky to see what you should be looking for. Yet, consistently, we analyse without realising it. When reading a newspaper article, we interpret meaning, and a sophistic...

Answered by Tallulah G. English tutor
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How do I improve my essay writing?

It was only at university level that I learned to write a high quality essay. I now abide by the following:

- Structure: most students know that an essay should have a beginning, middle, ...

Answered by Tallulah G. English tutor
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How do I use quotes in my A Level English lit exam?

Quoting is very important in your English exam as the quotes are the evidence to the point you are making.  

There isn't a set 'required number' of quotes to use in an essay, but the usua...

Answered by Katie W. English tutor
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What should I do with an essay question that's just a quotation?

Let's begin with an example.

"What immortal hand or eye, / Could frame thy fearful symmetry?"

Hypothetically, this question would be from an A2 examination on Will...

Answered by Christian H. English tutor
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How do I approach classical/Shakespearean texts?

The first thing to do, when approaching a Shakespearean text, is to become accustomed to the rhythm and intonation of verse - and the best way to do that is to speak it aloud. Speaking aloud brings att...

Answered by Emma M. English tutor
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