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How do I effectively close-read a passage from a novel studied in the exam? - GCSE English Literature

Student should read the passage once over to try and place it within the context of the novel. Highlight key terms in the question, e.g. a question asking how Steinbeck presents the relationship between G...

Answered by Amy H. English Literature tutor
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How do I effectively revise quotes?

It is much easier to remember something if we break it down into smaller parts. Therefore I tend to sort my quotations in relation to themes and characters and here you can see that there are a lot of ove...

Answered by Natalia F. English Literature tutor
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‘All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others’. How far is this idea important in Animal Farm?

Write about:  • What you think Orwell is saying about equality and inequality • How Orwell presents these ideas through the events of the novel. The original seven commandments produ...

Answered by Matilda M. English Literature tutor
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I don't really "get" poetry. How am I supposed to analyse it?

When analysing poetry, there are a number of simple things that we can pick out and look at in detail to discuss the poem. Firstly, the poet's choice of words is very important in displaying their intenti...

Answered by Alexander R. English Literature tutor
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How can I take notes on all the books?

Note-taking is important, and can seem like an unsurpassable task. You're going to probably have three books minimum, and that's before we even consider coursework. My best advice is to m...

Answered by Patrick N. English Literature tutor
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