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Literary analysis involves closely evaluating a text and using evidence from it to support an argument. First of all, you need to make an argument. Read the question carefully and think about how you can ...

It is important to justify every part of what you argue in answer to an essay question. Stating your opinion is good, as long as you back it up with evidence from the text and a strong explanation of why ...

The common thought is that because English is unlike Maths and Science, it is difficult to find a good way to revise for it. Since the new curriculum, English Literature requires you to memorise the quote...

Writing a commentary in an exam on an unseen poem or piece of prose is one of the most daunting tasks that the IB english assessment has to offer. However, there is a formula that will help you to achieve...

Before even getting to the question, have a read through of the extract to make sure you fully understand what is happening at this point in the text. Then look at the question and highlight the key theme...