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How am I supposed to improve my ability to think of quotes on the spot when doing timed exams?

In-depth character and theme revision will help you to memorise some key quotes, and over time, more universal/overarching quotes will start to become more prevalent in your revision, and these should bec...

Answered by Baraka M. English Literature tutor
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Compare the ways in which the writers of your texts portray the impact of science on social order

‘Frankenstein’ explores how science impacts the lives of individuals, while ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ approaches how science affects society through the lives of a few individuals. Shelley writes about how the mo...

Answered by Lucy M. English Literature tutor
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How do I structure a compare and contrast question?

When thinking about how to begin a compare and contrast essay for literature, it is key to consider the structure you wish to employ. This choice can be based on your chosen extracts/pieces of literature ...

Answered by Isabella V. English Literature tutor
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What is a caesura in poetry and what effect can it have?

A caesura is a pause in the middle of a line of poetry. It usually comes in the form of punctuation, and the most common ones are full stops and commas. A full stop creates a harsher contrast between the ...

Answered by Nicole D. English Literature tutor
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Explore the characterisation of the three sisters in the opening of the play, ‘King Lear’.

Shakespeare opens King Lear by introducing the audience to the King’s failing health, and his requirement to distribute his wealth and property amongst his three daughters; Cordelia, Goneril and Reagan. T...

Answered by Zuleikha S. English Literature tutor
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