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How should I structure an essay for English Literature?

Begin with an introduction establishing the question you are answering (including defining any of the terms that you will be focusing on) and what your main argument will be when addressing it. Think of t...

Answered by Rebecca M. English Literature tutor
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How do I approach writing an essay for the ELAT?

The ELAT is all about close language analysis; it is a test designed to highlight your ability to look at unseen passages. Fortunately, you have no contextual preparation to do for this exam, and it is ar...

Answered by Lola G. English Literature tutor
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How do I write a good essay?

First, read the question fully and underline any key words or phrases that might tell you what the examiner is looking for. Then, create a short plan by brainstorming a few key points that you want to mak...

Answered by Dayna M. English Literature tutor
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How would I structure an essay that analyses an extract from a studied text?

If the essay has a specific question or if it is just analysis, you need to come up with an argument to structure your response. Read through the extract and make sure you understand what is going on. Not...

Answered by Lucy W. English Literature tutor
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When analysing poetry, how do we approach a text without feeling overwhelmed?

There's no one right answer to this, but if you're stuck on a poem, a simple method of analysis and unpicking might be of help. Firstly, take a moment to read the whole poem before you begin analysing. It...

Answered by Fareema F. English Literature tutor
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