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English Literature
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How do I memorise quotes?

The best way I have found through trial and error is to first create flashcards of those quotes. This lets you break down the many quotes you may need to remember into more manageable pieces of informatio...

Answered by Erin H. English Literature tutor
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What if I don't understand the unseen poem?

Good question, this has happened to us all! First of all, don't panic. Take time to read through the poem carefully a few times over. Ask yourself the following questions:1) Who is the speaker? (n...

Answered by Emily M. English Literature tutor
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I’m struggling to understand the significance of context in An Inspector Calls. How do I write about context in my essay?

To gain your AO3 marks in a GCSE English exam, you must show your understanding of the context in which the text was written. To understand the established context of a piece of literature you need to ans...

Answered by Bronte K. English Literature tutor
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How are the characters from at least two literary works representational of people from the time and place in which they were written?

(for the sake of this example, I will focus on one text - The Great Gatsby) Characters are moulded to embody the context of the novel in terms of ideals, standards and norms, creating vehicles for providi...

Answered by Claudia H. English Literature tutor
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I'm struggling with understanding Shakespeare, how can I get around this problem?

Firstly, No Fear Shakespeare is a great place to start. It is a resource where it places the original text next to a translated version to help understand Shakespeare in a modern day context. It is availa...

Answered by Georgia W. English Literature tutor
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