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When you’re facing an unseen poem in an exam, the idea of reading, understanding and analysing it in such a short period of time can seem daunting. Before you even read the poem, it is useful to highlight...

Being able to analyse language in English is crucial to getting an A*; poets use every word deliberately. Sounds matter, as most poems are read orally. Every quotation should be followed by an analysis of...

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...

First of all, you have to come up with an argument - this is the most important part of your essay! Remember to keep repeating your argument throughout the essay.It's really important that you keep refere...

Students are often particularly concerned by unseen poems and the reason is obvious; you've spent months annotating your anthology booklets, drawing together comparisons and remembering a whole range of t...