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English Literature
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How should I go about writing a question on ... (e.g. The Great Gatsby)

The first stage is to decide on 3/4 major points that you will be writing about. These points can each be focusing on a character or a different theme, as long as each point is unique and adds to the over...

Answered by Covi F. English Literature tutor
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How do I approach unseen poetry during an exam?

When you’re facing an unseen poem in an exam, the idea of reading, understanding and analysing it in such a short period of time can seem daunting. Before you even read the poem, it is useful to highlight...

Answered by Isabel H. English Literature tutor
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Can you prepare for an unseen poem?

Students are often particularly concerned by unseen poems and the reason is obvious; you've spent months annotating your anthology booklets, drawing together comparisons and remembering a whole range of t...

Answered by Oscar B. English Literature tutor
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How do I structure a good essay?

The best way to structure an essay is to start with a strong introduction which directly answers the essay question, therefore establishing your opinion at the start. This is important because it allows y...

Answered by Hana W. English Literature tutor
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How do you write a strong essay under timed conditions?

Preparation is key! Try to handwrite answers to as many practice questions as you can under timed conditions before the exam as possible, just to get used to writing quickly, and used to the time pressure...

Answered by Lauren A. English Literature tutor
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