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English Literature
GCSE

I'm not quite sure how I can talk about context in relation to A Christmas Carol.

It is imporant to analyse context as it is the third Assesment Objective for the exam. With 'A Christmas Carol' we can look at context in terms of Dickens' purpose in writing this story at the specific ti...

Answered by Rose T. English Literature tutor
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How should i approach writing an essay in exam conditions?

Writing an essay under timed conditions can be very scary, and it’s easy to panic and launch straight into your answer in the hopes that you’ll have more time to write it. However, it is very important to...

Answered by Lucy S. English Literature tutor
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How should I structure my answers?

The formula that I used all throughout GCSE and A-Levels is a very simple one, and I'm sure teachers have explained this, or some variant of it, to you: point, evidence, explain. It is simple, yet so many...

Answered by Dylan J. English Literature tutor
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How should I tackle an unseen poem during the exam?

First, it is always a good idea to read through the poem twice so you have an idea of what the poem is about. Once you've completed this, pick out at least one theme you think runs really strongly through...

Answered by Matilda K. English Literature tutor
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How will I remember all the quotes I need for the exam from each book or play?

First of all, you need to remember that no one can memorise a whole book, and you are certainly not expected to. 

What you need to do is be tactical about what you learn. What I mean by this is tha...

Answered by Lavanya G. English Literature tutor
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