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How do you learn quotes efficiently?

The prospect of an exam for which you need to learn quotes always seems daunting, but if you go about picking your quotes in a way which helps you not only memorise them, but use them efficiently, then...

Answered by Rebecca B. English Literature tutor
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How do I structure an A Level essay?

 At A Level, essay structure is mostly about clarity and coherence. You need to open with an introduction (even if it’s only two sentences) and close with a conclusion (more on that later). You’re not ...

Answered by George B. English Literature tutor
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Can you help me understand Sylvia Plath's poem 'Balloons'?

Firstly, it is important to remember that everyone has difficulties interpreting poetry, and that postmodern poetry especially often holds an elusive, if not non-existent, meaning. The postmoderns love...

Answered by Rob M. English Literature tutor
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How do I write a focused essay on Hamlet?

The task of writing an essay on such well-trodden territory as Shakespeare's Hamlet is certainly a daunting one, and achieving a degree of originality is key to getting top marks.

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Answered by Katy M. English Literature tutor
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How do you approach feminism and femininity in an essay on Shakespeare’s 'King Lear?' (OCR marking criteria)

Assessment objectivesAO1: ArgumentPoints that you could mention in your essay could include:- A land divided between 2 daughters- The sexist way in which Lear speaks of Goneril- Th...

Answered by Hannah M. English Literature tutor
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