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What is expected in Paper 1?

Paper 1 is a commentary on an unseen text. They will give you two different passages, one in prose and one piece of poetry and you decide on one of them to comment on. When commenting on the passage alway...

CS
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How to analyse a poem?

When analysing a poem, I find that using the method ‘SMILE’ is very helpful. SMILE stands for:S - StructureM - MeaningI - ImageryL - LanguageE - Effect When looking at a poem, you should always try to fin...

GV
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How do I construct my line of argument and paragraph points for my AO1?

When posed with the question, think about the answer carefully. What do you actually think? If the question was about the presentation of love in Othello, then think about how you think love is p...

PT
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Discuss the significance of repetition in 'Waiting for Godot'.

Waiting is often associated with repetition. The cyclical existence of protagonist, Vladimir and Estragon, is defined by the tyranny of an unknown force, which renders them prisoners of time. Such force i...

EW
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Explore the significance of this extract in relation to the tragedy of the play as a whole. (Act 1, Scene 2 of Othello)

Firstly make sure you read the extract. Once initially, just to understand the scene and then again with a pen or a highlighter to underline bits you plan on using in your essay. Take about 5 minutes to a...

CE
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