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How to respond to an extract question (GSCE English Literature)

You'll have to answer 30 mark extract questions in your exams on Shakespeare, the 19th-century novel, and on modern texts. Whilst these questions might seem intimidating, don't worry - they're manageable ...

Answered by Megan D. English Literature tutor
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What are the key elements you might identify when analysing a poem?

Try to spot the overarching message of the poem and the themes are touched upon. It is also important to identify the key techniques are used (e.g. chara...

Answered by Kimberley A. English Literature tutor
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How do I write about an unseen poem?

When you are analysing an unseen poem, it can be a little more difficult because you may not be aware of the context surrounting the text, and so it might not be immediately obvious what the poem is about...

Answered by Sarah M. English Literature tutor
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Examine the role of Dr. Rank in A Doll's House.

In the play A Doll’s House, Henrik Ibsen includes Dr. Rank, a seemingly insignificant yet underappreciated character. This particular name is integral to the dramatist’s elaborate characterization...

Answered by Mia M. English Literature tutor
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What clues does Steinbeck give us that mark Curley's wife as significant?

ContextCurley's wife is the only woman on the ranch, she is alone in a mans world. Immediately this marks her out to us, as contextually she would have no power or stat...

Answered by Heather P. English Literature tutor
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