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English Literature
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How should I structure an essay?

1.Introduction- set out 'big ideas' and your argument which then should be evident as the essay progresses. Shouldn't be too wordy, short concise and clear. 2.Paragraph O...

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'How do I integrate quotes into my essay?'

Remember, the quality of quotes is much more important than quantity! It’s important to note that a quote will not convey your analysis by itself; you need to elaborate on your choice to use a specific se...

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How does Stephens use Christopher’s book to explore Christopher’s feelings and attitudes to life? Write about: • some of Christopher’s feelings and attitudes to life • how Stephens uses the book to explore these feelings and attitudes

There are two ways that the idea of ‘Christopher’s book’ functions. 
Firstly, the writing of the book directly conveys Christopher’s attitudes and feelings towards his life - almost like a diary. It ...

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How can poets make powerful comments about the relationship between human activity and land?

'As the team's head-brass flashed out' by Edward Thomas is a poem written when England was embroiled in the most deadly form of human activity: war. The grave ramifications of the First World War pervades...

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How should I approach an unseen poetry question in an exam?

For unseen poetry, you should always read through the poem at least two or three times in order to understand the content and pick out which features you'll analyse in your answer. On your first read, foc...

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