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The language that the author/poet/playwright is using is really difficult. How can I understand it?

First of all, don't worry - reading texts which were written four hundred years ago was never going to be easy! Even the most acclaimed scholars had that moment where they first opened their copy of T...

Answered by Amy C. English Literature tutor
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How can I write an essay about a poem I’ve never seen or even heard of before?

How can I write an essay about a poem I’ve never seen or even heard of before???

Sometimes poems can be daunting. But close reading a poem can also be fun, like working o...

Answered by Monica M. English Literature tutor
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How do I ensure that may ideas are original and stand out?

It is hard to get top marks without what examiners may call 'original' ideas. I found it hard in school to filter out points which recieve bigger marks from the rest, therefore I have come up with a fe...

Answered by Millie D. English Literature tutor
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How do I structure an essay for an A/A*?

Your essay must always begin with an introduction. This consists of your thesis statement, a concise description of your main arguement. This is to be followed by a summary of your main points and the ...

Answered by Millie D. English Literature tutor
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Do you have any advice regarding nervousness during an exam?

Nervousness during exams is a problem for many students, especially when faced with the task of writing multiple full length essays under a time limit. However, it is definitely possible to evade those pe...

Answered by Elizabeth S. English Literature tutor
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