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What is the most essential tip for scoring highly in an English Literature exam?

The most important thing for scoring highly in and English Lit essay is to constantly be contrasting and comparing your observations to other texts. This shows the examiner that not only do you know the c...

Answered by Zak W. English Literature tutor
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How do I analyse an unseen poem?

Analysing a poem you’ve seen can be daunting, let alone one that you’ve never seen before. However it is important that your approach is consistent and levelled, and that you follow a systematic approach ...

Answered by Vivian K. English Literature tutor
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What is the best way to write an introduction for an essay?

An introduction is arguably the most important part of an essay, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the paragraphs to come. As a result, introductions should be clear and concise. The first sentenc...

Answered by Aniza S. English Literature tutor
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What literary devices does Atwood use to explore the position of women in 'The Handmaid's Tale'?

A recurring device in The Handmaid's Tale that Atwood uses to demonstrate the inferior position of women in Gilead is the use of names. Offred is the protagonist of The Handmaid's Tale a...

Answered by Zoe B. English Literature tutor
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How can I write a well structured analytical essay on a poem?

Example Poem: "Daffodils", William Wordsworth
When writing an essay, we begin by looking at our text and analysing it we try to signpost all the interesting devices which t...

Answered by Emily S. English Literature tutor
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