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English Literature
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I don't know how to select quotes from the book to use in an essay/exam

Rather than aimlessly searching through a novel looking for a quote, it is far easier to have a bank of quotes that you know well and can analyse, which can be applied to a variety of questions. To make s...

Answered by Aisling D. English Literature tutor
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How should I structure a GCSE style English Literature essay?

As with any essay, you should start with an introduction that directly addresses and answers the given question, and outlines in brief the points your essay will explore. A little background knowledge her...

Answered by Jonah C. English Literature tutor
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How do you analyse a quote?

First, pick a quote! It should not be too long, half a sentence is often a good length. Read your quote out loud and take notice of any pauses you take, how fast you read it, and any words that seem to st...

Answered by Eleanor C. English Literature tutor
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How should you structure an essay at GCSE?

Whether you write it at the beginning or end of the exam, a strong and concise introduction is essential for your essay. This should be followed by 3-5 paragraphs, each ideally following the PEEL structur...

Answered by Sophie P. English Literature tutor
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How do I go about planning an 'unseen poetry' question?

First off, you are going to want to thoroughly read through and annotate the poem. Read the poem carefully at least twice through to make sure ...

Answered by Aviv R. English Literature tutor
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